HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2021-07-09 Homestay Home Occupation Permits Now Available
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
July 9, 2021
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Homestay Home Occupation Permits Now Available
Leesburg, VA (July 9, 2021) – Homestay Home Occupation Permits are now available to Town
of Leesburg residents who wish to make their homes short-term rental properties.
In October 2020, the Leesburg Town Council adopted its homestay rental ordinance. The Code
of Virginia § 15.2-983 defines a short-term rental as “the provision of a room or space that is
suitable or intended for occupancy for dwelling, sleeping, or lodging purposes for a period of
fewer than 30 consecutive days, in exchange for a charge for the occupancy.” This allowed use
is not the same as a bed and breakfast, commercial inn, dormitory, hotel/motel, or tourist
home.
Only resident-owners may operate homestay rental businesses in the Town of Leesburg and
must occupy the property as their primary residence for at least 180 days each year. Accessory
dwelling units may not be used for homestay rentals. Both a business license and a Homestay
Home Occupation Permit is needed from the Town of Leesburg in order to operate the
business. The business license and permit must be renewed annually. Other guidelines apply.
To learn more, or to apply for a Homestay Home Occupation Permit, visit
www.leesburgva.gov/homestay or contact the Zoning Division staff at 703-771-2765 or
permitting@leesburgva.gov.
This topic will be discussed during a “Live in Leesburg” on the Town’s Facebook page on Friday,
July 16, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Viewers will have the opportunity to learn more about the
application process and have their questions answered live during a Q & A session. To submit
your question in advance, please email Assistant Public Information Officer Leah Kosin at
lkosin@leesburgva.gov.
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