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City attorney and revenue commissioner propose code updates to enforce transient‑occupancy taxes for platforms

Roanoke City Council / Gun Violence Prevention Commission joint meeting · February 3, 2026

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Staff recommended an ordinance to align Roanoke's transient‑occupancy tax code with state law so accommodations intermediaries (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) must collect and remit tax and provide data; the commissioner of the revenue said Airbnb currently remits tax and the change improves auditability and consistency with other localities.

Deputy City Attorney presented a proposed amendment to the city’s transient‑occupancy tax code to align local rules with recent state statutory changes. The draft ordinance replaces the term “hotel” with “accommodations provider” and creates obligations and exemptions for…

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