Damascus, VA · Washington County
Annual Attestation Form for Short-Term Rental Operators
Short-term rental operators in Damascus use this annual form to attest that they exclusively use third-party intermediaries for guest transactions and lodging tax payments.
What this form is
The form is for lodging establishments operating as short-term rentals in Damascus and is completed annually. Operators provide property, owner, and contact details, identify the third-party intermediaries they use, and attest that those intermediaries handle all guest transactions and required Town lodging tax collection and remittance. It also describes the operator’s responsibilities if transactions bypass an intermediary.
Who needs it
An owner or operator of a short-term rental lodging establishment in Damascus must complete this form annually to attest to exclusive use of third-party intermediaries.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner or operator simply signs and dates the attestation.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the annual attestation form for short-term rental operators.
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Complete the Form
Enter the establishment, property, owner or operator, and contact details, then mark the third-party intermediaries used.
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Review and Sign
Review the attestations and have the owner or operator print their name, sign, and date the form.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the short-term rental attestation?
- No. The form has no notary block; the owner or operator signs and dates the attestation.
- Who completes this annual attestation?
- An owner or operator of a lodging establishment operating as a short-term rental within Damascus completes it annually.
- What does the operator attest to?
- The operator attests that third-party intermediaries handle all guest transactions, bookings, payments, and required Town lodging tax collection and remittance.
- How do I submit the short-term rental attestation?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.