Front Royal, VA · Warren County
Special Use Permit Request for Short-Term Rental
Property owners use this application to request Town Council approval to operate a short-term rental in Front Royal.
What this form is
This application requests a Special Use Permit to operate a short-term rental in Front Royal. The town requires approval before a dwelling is used for rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days. Applicants provide owner and property details, describe the rental, and submit materials such as a scaled site plan, management plan, evacuation diagram, and HOA notification proof if applicable.
Who needs it
Owners seeking to use a dwelling in Front Royal as a short-term rental must apply and receive Town Council approval before operating it.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Department of Planning and Zoning, 102 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630, or [email protected]. The application lists a one-time fee of $1,200.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner or applicant signs and dates the certification.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Request for Short-Term Rental PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property owner, property description, and rental details, then complete the management and property information sections.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the listed site plan or sketch, attractions map, management plan, written inspection consent, evacuation diagram, and HOA notification proof if applicable.
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Submit To Planning And Zoning
Send the application and attachments to the Department of Planning and Zoning at the address or email shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the short-term rental permit application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the short-term rental permit application?
- Submit it to Front Royal's Department of Planning and Zoning at 102 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630, or email [email protected].
- What attachments does the application require?
- The listed attachments include a scaled survey plat or property sketch, an attractions map, HOA notification proof if applicable, a management plan, written inspection consent, and an emergency evacuation diagram.
- What is the application fee?
- The application states a one-time fee of $1,200.
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This Special Use Permit Request for Short-Term Rental doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Front Royal form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.