Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Albany, OR

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Albany, OR, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. 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. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Albany, OR, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform. A permit is required before you list on Vrbo or any other platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Albany are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Albany. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.