Market overview
Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.
West Virginia allows short-term rentals statewide with no state host license.
Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).
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17 rules on record for West Virginia (statewide), 2 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research
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Source: tax.wv.gov (official), checked 3 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.
Yes. West Virginia allows short-term rentals statewide with no state host license.
No short-term rental license is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.
Fines of up to $50 are on record.
We last checked the short-term rental rules for West Virginia (statewide) on 3 Nov 2026.
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