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Chincoteague short-term rental rules (2026)

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These rules apply inside Chincoteague town limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

Short-term rentals are allowed by right in Chincoteague's R-1 districts, and the town requires only its general business license and transient occupancy tax.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Tax on stays
12.3%
total, on our records
Primary residence
Not required

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The full Chincoteague rules

17 rules on record for Chincoteague. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: chincoteague-va.gov (official), checked 3 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Chincoteague?

Yes. Short-term rentals are allowed by right in Chincoteague's R-1 districts, and the town requires only its general business license and transient occupancy tax.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Chincoteague?

12.3% in total on stays, on our records.

When were the Chincoteague rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Chincoteague on 3 Nov 2026.

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