West Virginia Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

What are the Airbnb / short-term rental rules in West Virginia?

West Virginia law expressly lets municipalities regulate short-term rentals (W. Va. Code § 8-42-3(a)), defined as a home or unit offered for a fee for 30 days or less (§ 8-42-1(e)). No statewide licensing law was found in articles 8-42 and 7-18. Local hotel occupancy taxes under W. Va. Code § 7-18 can apply, with marketplace facilitators collecting. Check your city's rules.

Verified Source: W. Va. Code §§ 8-42-3(a), 8-42-1(e); § 7-18-4 · last checked 2026-10-23