All Richmond STRs must register annually with the Department of Planning and Development Review, post the permit number in all listings, and display a sign inside the unit with 24-hour contact info. Unregistered listings are subject to platform takedown requests.
Richmond works with Host Compliance to monitor Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com listings. Unregistered listings receive a notice of violation; continued operation triggers 500 dollars per day penalties. Platform notices filed under VA Code §15.2-983 authority. Contact Richmond at (804) 646-5700 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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