US Virgin Islands (territory-wide)

United States
Conditional
Last updated: 2026-10-21  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-21  ·  Region: US
CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit. This record covers the US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix), a US territory with no city or county governments, so the rules are the same in Charlotte Amalie and across all three islands.

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Tax on stays
12.5%
total, on our records
Licence
Required
Night cap
None
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17 rules on record for US Virgin Islands (territory-wide), 5 of them from government sources. Every rule linked to its source.

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in US Virgin Islands (territory-wide)?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. This record covers the US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix), a US territory with no city or county governments, so the rules are the same in Charlotte Amalie and across all three islands.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in US Virgin Islands (territory-wide)?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in US Virgin Islands (territory-wide)?

12.5% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in US Virgin Islands (territory-wide)?

No night cap is on record.

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