Virginia Rental inspections

Can the city inspect my rental property in Virginia?

Cities and counties may adopt rental inspection ordinances to check rental units against the Building Code, but only inside designated rental inspection districts (or for individual units with violations); locality-wide districts aren't allowed. Owners must notify the building department that a unit is rented, with no registration or fee for that notice. A unit that passes gets at least a four-year exemption.

Verified Source: Va. Code § 36-105.1:1 · last checked 2026-10-15