Roanoke seeks to permit homestay businesses like Airbnb — but not in all cases Evan Jones July 29, 2016 1 minute read The number of Roanoke City homes applying for city permits for home-stay businesses like Airbnb is still small but growing. Two more applications are now before the city, as WFIR’s Evan Jones reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Cardboard watercraft to race Saturday at SMLNext: Advance Auto Parts president to step down Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0