Property owners who rent their sites through short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO must follow new regulations effective Feb. 1.
Property owners in the Town of Herndon must register with Fairfax County and pay $200 to receive a two-year permit to operate the rental. The Town of Herndon’s regulations, which were approved by council members earlier this month, are similar to legislation adopted by Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors this year. Discussions have been underway since June 2018 in the town.
In order to receive the permit, sites will be inspected. A $500 fee is charged for failing to register. Owners must live at the location for at least seven months, provide proof of residency, and provide notice to homeowners associations.
Homes can be rented out for a maximum of 90 nights — 30 more nights that the cap set by Fairfax County. A maximum of six adults under one contract can use the sites. A single rental period must be less than 30 days.
The town council also set operational requirements, including the prohibition of events, the presence of a fire extinguisher, and dedicated parking spaces.
The Town of Herndon’s short-term rental application is available online.
Photo via Airbnb
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