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Short-term rental rules in Berkeley Springs, WV
How Berkeley Springs regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- Mandatory annual STR/B&B facility license required to operate ($200/yr, ministerial application, renews July 1)
- Whole-home non-owner-occupied STR expressly permitted (Type II / Type III definitions)
- No cap/quota and no residential-zone exclusion; operating rules cover occupancy, safety code, signage, parking, noise, designated operator
- Municipal local occupancy tax on STRs remitted directly to Town of Bath
Based on: Code ch.18 art.V §§18-132–18-143 (Ord. 2024-03-8; 1st reading May 7 2024, adopted/effective July 1 2024)
Summary of the rule
It shall be unlawful to operate a bed and breakfast facility or a short-term rental facility: 1. Without a bed and breakfast facility or short-term rental facility license; or 2. In violation of any provision of a ... license, this article, or any other applicable Town ordinance or other law.
Last reviewed Sep 15, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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