Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Albany, OR

Albany requires short-term rentals (30 nights or fewer) to register for transient lodging tax under Municipal Code 3.14; hosts must collect/remit City (9%), County (3%), and State (1.5%) TLT. Linn County requires a Tourist Facility license for facilities offering more than two rentable rooms.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Albany. 1) Create an account and register the STR on the City of Albany STR registration portal. 2) Collect and remit Transient Lodging Tax using the City’s TLT forms/portal. 3) If offering more than two rentable rooms, apply for a Tourist Facility License through Linn County Public Health.

1) Create an account and register the STR on the City of Albany STR registration portal. 2) Collect and remit Transient Lodging Tax using the City’s TLT forms/portal. 3) If offering more than two rentable rooms, apply for a Tourist Facility License through Linn County Public Health.