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Occupancy limits in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria's zoning ordinance has no family definition (§ 2-143 is reserved), so zoning sets no cap on unrelated occupants. Space-per-person limits come from the Virginia Maintenance Code.

A person last checked these rules on October 20, 2026. This is guidance only, so confirm with Alexandria before you build.

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  • For short-term rentals the city caps occupancy at 10 and at two per bedroom plus two.High confidence

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How many unrelated people may share a house in Alexandria?
Alexandria's zoning ordinance has no family definition (§ 2-143 is reserved), so zoning sets no cap on unrelated occupants. Space-per-person limits come from the Virginia Maintenance Code.

Sources

  1. City of Alexandria, Short-term residential rental at a glance (April 2025). Checked 2026-10-21
    [Registration applies to] ANY property in ANY zoning district with an active STR lease agreement... No STR shall have an occupancy exceeding 10 people... no more than two occupants per bedroom plus two additional occupants.

Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal or professional advice for any one property. Codes change. SetbackIQ is not a zoning determination, a permit, or a survey, and it does not replace an architect, engineer, or lawyer. Confirm with your building and zoning offices before you build, buy, or sign a contract.