Summary answer: Yes, you can sell a short-term rental in the City of Falls Church, but confirm current city and any HOA-specific short-term rental regulations before listing — the independent city sets its own rules, separate from Fairfax County, and restrictions have tightened in various Virginia localities in recent years.

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What to check before listing an STR property

Item Why It Matters
City of Falls Church STR regulations Confirm your property's current compliance status — the city sets its own rules
HOA rules, if applicable Some communities have their own separate STR restrictions

If STR use is genuinely restricted

Position the property based on its value to the City of Falls Church's genuinely strong, family-oriented buyer pool instead.

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