Newport News, VA Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)

The owner of a short-term rental within the city shall pay a certificate of zoning compliance fee in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) to the department of planning, which shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. It is the responsibility of the owner to renew the certificate of zoning compliance prior to expiration by submitting updated information to the department of planning.(6)A short-term rental certificate of zoning compliance may be revoked by the zoning administrator as set forth below. An owner whose short-term rental has been revoked pursuant to this paragraph, shall not be eligible to obtain a certificate of zoning compliance for two (2) years:a.In the event there are three (3) or more violations recorded by the city within a one (1) year period; orb.For failure to comply with the regulations set forth in this section; orc.For refusal to cooperate with the city in a complaint investigation, including allowing the zoning administrator or his/her designee to enter the dwelling unit upon reasonable advance notice as permitted under section 45-3501 (a); ord.For delinquency in the payment of real estate taxes, nuisance charges, utility fees or any other charges assessed by the city against the short-term rental property. (Ord. No. 7807-22, § 1; Ord. No. 7913-23)