Roanoke seeks to permit homestay businesses like Airbnb — but not in all cases Evan Jones July 29, 2016 1 min 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. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Cardboard watercraft to race Saturday at SMLNext: Advance Auto Parts president to step down Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025