House Sitting Jobs in Norfolk

Build repeat house sitting clients in Norfolk

When Norfolk owners travel, they want a trusted sitter in the home, not a kennel. House sitting in Norfolk runs $38 to $88 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$38 to $88
per night house sitting in Norfolk
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Norfolk

Norfolk has a humid subtropical climate, so June through September brings hot, sticky afternoons and frequent thunderstorms, and the coast sits inside the Atlantic hurricane season with tidal flooding on king-tide days. Sitters walk early or after sunset in high summer, keep leashes short during storm surge and street flooding, and carry towels for wet coats.

When demand peaks

Demand spikes around Navy deployments and shipyard rotations tied to Naval Station Norfolk, plus the Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University calendars and the summer beach and cruise-terminal travel season. Boarding and house sitting lead when sailors deploy or families travel, while dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady for downtown commuters and campus staff.

Know your Norfolk areas

Most bookings cluster Ghent to Ocean View. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Norfolk

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Norfolk

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Norfolk. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

House sitting

$38 to $88 per night

Overnight boarding

$38 to $88 per night

Drop-in visits

$17 to $36 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$17 to $34 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Norfolk areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Norfolk come from neighborhoods like Ghent, Downtown Norfolk, Freemason, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Virginia does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. Operating in Norfolk calls for a city business license, and Norfolk's ordinance prohibits dogs from running at large off their owner's property, so walkers keep dogs leashed on the Elizabeth River Trail and in city parks; there is no set cap on the number of dogs walked at once. Report self-employment income on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

GhentDowntown NorfolkFreemasonOcean ViewLarchmontColonial PlaceRiverviewPark PlaceFairmount ParkWilloughby SpitNorth GhentWest Freemason
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Norfolk

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

House Sitting Jobs in Norfolk

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Norfolk.

How much do house sitters earn per night in Norfolk?
House sitting on Petme in Norfolk runs $38 to $88 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What does house sitting involve?
You stay in the owner's home and keep their pet's routine: feeding, walks, play, and company overnight, plus basics like mail and plants if asked. Owners book it so their pet stays in familiar surroundings while they travel.
How is house sitting different from boarding in Norfolk?
With house sitting you go to the owner's home; with boarding the pet comes to you. House sitting suits pets that do better in their own space, and it is billed per night the same way.
Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Norfolk?
Yes. You review each home and pet, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. You set your nightly rate and your available dates, whether the home is in Ghent or Downtown Norfolk. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.
What protection comes with house sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you stay in Ghent or Downtown Norfolk.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Norfolk?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Norfolk year-round, from Ghent to Downtown Norfolk, and owners send booking requests directly to sitters in their area. There is no vacancy list to wait on: you create a profile, set the areas you cover, and accept the requests you want.
Can I do house sitting jobs in Norfolk at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you need a smartphone with the Petme app, to pass ID verification, and a profile that describes the pets you have cared for, including your own.
Is house sitting a good part time job in Norfolk?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Norfolk sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is house sitting demand highest in Norfolk?
Demand spikes around Navy deployments and shipyard rotations tied to Naval Station Norfolk, plus the Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University calendars and the summer beach and cruise-terminal travel season. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Norfolk across the year.
What do I need to start house sitting in Norfolk?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Owners choose on reviews, availability and a complete profile, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, and naming the Norfolk areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Norfolk?
Owners in Norfolk mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle. Saying on your profile which of those you have stayed with helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Are there jobs near Ghent or Downtown Norfolk?
Yes. You set which parts of Norfolk you cover, so you can keep house sitting to Ghent, Downtown Norfolk and the streets around them. Owners inside that area send booking requests to the sitters who cover it, and you accept or decline each one.
Are house sitting jobs in Norfolk paid?
Yes. House sitting on Petme is paid pet care: you stay overnight in the owner's home in Norfolk and look after their pets, and sitters here set nightly rates of about $40 to $75. It is not the arrangement where a sitter gets a free place to stay instead of pay.
Are there long-term house sitting jobs in Norfolk?
Yes, when owners travel for a week or more. Each booking covers the dates the owner requests, from one night to several weeks, and you choose which stays to accept. It is not a permanent live-in position, so longer work comes from owners away on extended trips and from repeat bookings.
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Dog walking jobs in Norfolk

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Doggy daycare jobs in Norfolk

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

Cat sitting jobs in Norfolk

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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Dog grooming jobs in Norfolk

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