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Applicant Information

Applicant First Name *

Applicant Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Applicant does not have an email address.

Is this a renewal submission or a first time submission?

Current Accessory Homestay Permit # *

Is the Responsible Party someone other than the applicant? *

Yes No

An email will be sent to the Responsible Party to sign off on this Accessory Homestay prior to Arlington County Zoning Approval.

Responsible Party First Name *

Responsible Party Last Name *

Responsible Party Phone Number *

Responsible Party Email Address *

Street Address

This form can only be submitted for valid addresses in Arlington County. In the “Street Address” field, please enter your address beginning with the Street Number, then Directional Designation if valid (i.e., N or S), Street Name, and Street Type (i.e., RD or ST). The form will suggest valid Arlington County addresses and populate the Zip Code. If you cannot find your address, please contact the Zoning Office at 703-228-3883 or contactzoning@arlingtonva.us

Address *

Unit #

Zip Code *

I certify that I currently reside at this address. *

Upload proof of residency *

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File Description

Do you rent or own this property? *

Accessory Homestay Permits do not exempt any dwelling from the rules or restrictions imposed and enforced by condominium or homeowners' associations to which the property may be subject. Likewise, renters may be subject to additional rules or restrictions under the terms of their lease which are not preempted by an Accessory Homestay Permit.

Rent Own

Homestay Information

Dwelling Type *

Dwellings as defined by Arlington County's Zoning Ordinance can be found on the website.

One-Family Detached Dwelling Semi-Detached Dwelling Duplex Dwelling Townhouse Dwelling Multiple-Family Dwelling

Application Type

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Is there an Accessory Dwelling on the Property? *

Accessory Dwelling as defined by Arlington County's Zoning Ordinance can be found on the website.

Yes No

Is it:

Attached Detached

Conditions

You must comply with the following fourteen (14) statements in order to proceed with the form.

I understand and agree to continue. *

1. The Accessory Homestay shall be operated in a residential dwelling by persons whose principal residence is on the premises for 185 days per year. *

I comply

2. The Homestay shall have no more effect on adjacent property than normal residential use and the Accessory Homestay will be subordinate to the principal use of the premises for dwelling purposes. There shall be no evidence on the exterior of the premises or visible from the exterior of the premises that the property is used in any way other than for a dwelling. *

I comply

3. There shall be no signs. *

I comply

4. There shall be no outside display, storage or sale of merchandise or equipment. *

I comply

5. There shall be no audible noise detectable vibration or odor beyond the confines of the subject dwelling or accessory building, including transmittal through vertical or horizontal party walls. *

I comply

6. There shall be no stocks in trade displayed or sold on the premises except for those produced at the premises. *

I comply

7. Each application for an Accessory Homestay shall be accompanied by a sketch of all existing and proposed new parking spaces. Existing parking spaces, unless illegal, shall be permitted to remain. All new parking spaces shall comply with all applicable requirements in §3.2 and §14.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. No vehicles shall be parked or stored in any other spaces unless they comply with all provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. *

I comply

8. No equipment may be used on the premises other than that which is usual for purely domestic or hobby purposes, or what is usual for a small business, professional, or medical office. *

I comply

9. The maximum number of overnight lodgers on any night of an accessory homestay shall be up to the greater of six lodgers, (6) or two lodgers (2) per number of bedrooms in the dwelling, provided, however, under no circumstances shall the number of lodgers exceed that allowed by the Building Code. The maximum number of overnight lodgers in any accessory dwelling is limited to three (3) lodgers. *

I comply

10. The Accessory Homestay shall have working fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and, if applicable, carbon monoxide detectors. All such equipment shall be accessible to all overnight lodgers of the Homestay at all times. *

I comply

11. The Accessory Homestay shall not conduct commercial meetings, including luncheons, banquets, parties, weddings, meetings, charitable fund raising, commercial or advertising activities, or other gatherings for direct or indirect compensation. *

I comply

12. Any bedroom rented to overnight lodgers shall be within the main building of the dwelling, and not in any detached accessory building unless an Accessory Dwelling Permit has been issued for the detached accessory building. *

I comply

13. Any sleeping room used for overnight lodgers must meet the building code requirements for a sleeping room at the time it was created or converted. *

I comply

14. An accessory homestay shall comply with the requirements of the applicable version of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, as determined by the Building Official. *

I comply

Certification

By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I am entering into an agreement with the Zoning Administrator certifying that I will comply with the requirements for an Accessory Homestay in the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance §12.9.11 and §12.9.12. I certify that I am the bona fide resident of the premises identified in this application; I have read and understand the Accessory Homestay conditions; and I can and will comply with each condition without exception. I consent to the use of email for communication with the Zoning Administrator and/or their designee concerning my Accessory Homestay. I further certify all of the information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Accessory Homestay providers are required to obtain Business License and a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) accounts (County Code Chapter 40) from the Commissioner of Revenue. For more information about taxes and/or a business license, contact the Business Tax Division of the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue. Businesses can be registered online (click 'Register a Business') or in person by completing the Business License Form (For Accessory Homestays, the “section code” part of the business license form is “72 – Lodging”).

By checking the box below, I am submitting my digital signature with regard to the statement above.

I agree *

Date

Parking Space Disclosure

Instructions

Click the image icon below the map. 
Click on the map in each location that represents existing and proposed parking spaces on the property.
A blue car icon will appear to illustrate each space.

Map

Use the Clear button above to reset the parking indicators above.

If unable to indicate on the map, upload a picture of your Parking Plan and describe in the comments.

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Parking Plan Comments

Please describe how parking is provided for your dwelling (i.e. parking garage, surface lot, etc.)

Did you indicate each location that represents existing and proposed parking spaces on the map or uploaded documents? *

Yes, I accurately represented each location for existing and proposed parking spaces on the property of my Accessory Homestay. Additionally, I hereby agree not to park in areas that are not customarily used for parking and not to permit parking at any place on the lot or property not represented as a parking space.

Responsible Party Certification

By choosing the "I agree" option below, I acknowledge that I am certifying that I consent to serve as the Responsible Party for the Accessory Homestay located at [Street Address], per Arlington County Zoning Ordinance §12.9.12.B.1. I certify that I have reviewed the Accessory Homestay Permit application and all of the information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

By choosing the "I agree" option below, I am submitting my digital signature with regard to the statement above. *

I agree I DO NOT agree

Date

Department Use Only

Documentation

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File Description

Action *

Approve Reject

Reviewer Comments

Optional - will appear on final Permit document and in email notification to applicant.

Acknowledgement

The applicant has agreed to comply with all of the conditions of an Accessory Homestay as set forth by the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Administrator has found that the Accessory Homestay will comply with the Zoning Ordinance and that it will be subordinate to the principal use of the premises for dwelling purposes.

By checking the box below, I am submitting my digital signature with regard to the statement above.

I accept *

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Application Received by

Employee Email

Revoke this Permit

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Revoked by

Employee Email

Are you sure you want to revoke this form? *

Yes No

Please explain why this permit is being revoked: *

This will be included in an email to the permit-holder.

Revoked Date *

Department Use Only

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Application Received by

Employee Email

Payment Received *

Yes Closed for Non-Payment

Payment Method *

Check Cash Credit / Debit Card

Check Number *

Payment Comments

Optional

Accessory Homestay Permit No. *

Issue Date *

Expiration Date *

I acknowledge that required payment to issue this permit has been received. *

Applicant Information

Street Address

Homestay Information

Conditions

Certification

Parking Space Disclosure

Instructions

Responsible Party Certification

Department Use Only

Documentation

Acknowledgement

Revoke this Permit

Department Use Only

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