Rental Properties

In accordance to Clarksburg City Code, ARTICLE 1767 Rental Housing Registration Program, all property owners that own rental property within the municipal boundaries of Clarksburg:

• Must be registered with the State of West Virginia Tax Department of Business Registration
• Must have a valid Clarksburg business license listing the rental properties:
  • Learn more about registering for a Clarksburg municipal business license
  • Download a municipal license checklist (PDF)
  • Download a municipal license application (PDF)
• Must register all rental properties with the Code Enforcement office:
  • Download rental registration form (PDF)
• Must schedule an inspection for Certificate of Use and Occupancy (no fee)
  • Download a sample Certificate of Use and Occupancy checklist: (PDF)
• Must file/pay Business and Occupation taxes quarterly, even if no income is received
  • Learn more about Clarksburg's B&O tax rates (rentals are currently 1% of gross revenue)

This applies to all rental units, residential or commercial, within the municipal boundaries of the City of Clarksburg, including owner-occupied dwellings wherein attached or detached portions of the residences are rented.