Important Note: Midlothian is a community within Chesterfield County, Virginia, not an independent city like Richmond. The provided content discusses Richmond City STR regulations, not Midlothian or Chesterfield County regulations.

Since no Chesterfield County or Midlothian-specific STR regulations were provided in your content, and you requested state-level Virginia regulations if city-specific ones aren't available, I must note that the provided content focuses on Richmond City regulations rather than Virginia state-level regulations or Chesterfield County regulations for Midlothian.

Short-Term Rental Investment Guide for Midlothian, Virginia Area

Overview: Are Short-Term Rentals Allowed in Midlothian, VA?

Midlothian, VA itself does not have independent city regulations for short-term rentals. As a community within Chesterfield County, Midlothian follows Chesterfield County zoning and regulations. However, since no Chesterfield County-specific STR content was provided, and the available content addresses Richmond City regulations, this guide cannot provide definitive information about Midlothian's current STR allowance status.

How to Start a Short-Term Rental Business in the Midlothian Market

Due to the limitation of provided content being Richmond-specific rather than Midlothian/Chesterfield County-specific, detailed startup procedures for Midlothian cannot be provided from the available information.

Required Documents, Permits, Licenses, and Guidelines

** Richmond City Requirements (for reference only - not applicable to Midlothian):**

From the provided Richmond content, the following requirements apply to Richmond City STRs:

Short-Term Rental Permit (Richmond):

• Biennial permit required ($600 fee)
• Valid for 2 years from issuance date
• Applied through Richmond's Online Permit Portal

Required Documentation:

1. Short-Term Rental Owner Affidavit
2. Dimensioned floor plan showing:
   • Use of each room
   • Occupancy level of sleeping rooms
   • Cooking facilities (if applicable)
   • Location and size of emergency egress and rescue openings
   • Location of fire extinguishers and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
3. Proof of Primary Residency

Note: These Richmond requirements do NOT apply to Midlothian, VA.

Specific Regulations for Short-Term Rentals

Richmond City STR Regulations (for reference only):

Operator Requirements:

• Must be property owner
• STR must be on operator's primary residence lot (residential districts)
• Only one STR permitted per lot in residential zones

Occupancy Limits:

• Maximum 8 adults per rental
• Children count not limited
• No double booking allowed
• Building code may further limit occupancy

Safety Requirements:

• Smoke detectors per Virginia Residential Construction Code
• Fire extinguisher required and accessible
• Carbon monoxide detectors in sleeping/cooking rooms

Operational Rules:

• No additional parking required
• Events/gatherings prohibited
• Permit approval number required on all advertisements
• No limit on operating nights

Multifamily Buildings (non-residential districts):

• Maximum 10 units or 1/3 of building units (whichever is lesser)

Note: These Richmond regulations do NOT apply to Midlothian, VA.

Contact Information

Richmond City Zoning Administration (not applicable to Midlothian):

• Phone: 804-646-6340
• Email: PDRZoningAdministration@rva.gov
• Address: 900 E. Broad St., Room 108, Richmond, VA 23219
• Office Hours:
  • Walk-in: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Phone: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

For Midlothian/Chesterfield County STR inquiries:

• Contact Chesterfield County Planning Department or Zoning Administration
• Chesterfield County Website: www.chesterfield.gov

Links to Source Pages

Richmond City STR Information:

• Main STR Page: www.rva.gov/planning-development-review/short-term-rentals
• Online Permit Portal: energov.richmondgov.com/energov_prod/selfservice#/home
• Richmond Zoning Ordinance: library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH30ZO
• STR Ordinance 2023-235: richmondva.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6298765&GUID=3EC00050-F614-4217-9BF1-71EF982B494D
• RVA 311 (Complaints): www.rva311.com/rvaone/Home/Index

Important Disclaimer

This guide is based solely on the provided Richmond City content and cannot provide accurate, actionable information for Midlothian, VA. For actual Midlothian/Chesterfield County STR regulations, investors must consult:

1. Chesterfield County Planning Department
2. Chesterfield County Zoning Administration
3. Virginia state-level STR regulations
4. Local zoning maps and ordinances

The Richmond regulations provided are for reference only and demonstrate a regulatory framework that may differ significantly from Midlothian's actual requirements under Chesterfield County governance.

Recommendation: Contact Chesterfield County directly for accurate, current STR requirements specific to the Midlothian area before making any investment decisions.