Airbnb in Harrisonburg (and Rockingham County)


Airbnb in Harrisonburg (and Rockingham County)
By Scott Rogers • July 29, 2016
Can you find an Airbnb rental in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County? It seems so. Per a July 24, 2016 Daily News Record article, there are "[...] almost 300 registered Airbnb locations in the Shenandoah Valley [...] from a $27-per-night RV in Hinton to an 8-bedroom house in Luray for $600 a night." But as a property owner, is it legal for you to rent out your home in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County via Airbnb? Maybe, maybe not? From the DNR article.... While Airbnb is spreading around the Valley - and the globe - it faces resistance from governments and zoning laws. Adam Fletcher, director of planning and community development for the city, said Airbnb renting is "for all intents and purposes" not allowed in Harrisonburg. "You have to have a special-use permit and they have to operate under the specific parameters of a bed-and-breakfast," he said. "Most properties don't fit that requirement." But Fletcher admits the city can't do much about Airbnb entrepreneurs because the city does not have practical means to enforce the law. Read more in the full Daily News Record article. Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
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Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 21, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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