Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Brightwood, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Brightwood, OR, but with restrictions. STRs in Brightwood fall under Clackamas County’s STR rules for unincorporated areas: registration is required before advertising, properties must meet building and fire safety standards, post the county-issued registration ID and a 24/7 local contact on-site, limit occupants (15 maximum), and provide one off-street parking space per sleeping area; registered operators must remit state lodging tax, the county Transient Lodging Tax, and a 0.85% STR user fee. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs in Brightwood fall under Clackamas County’s STR rules for unincorporated areas: registration is required before advertising, properties must meet building and fire safety standards, post the county-issued registration ID and a 24/7 local contact on-site, limit occupants (15 maximum), and provide one off-street parking space per sleeping area; registered operators must remit state lodging tax, the county Transient Lodging Tax, and a 0.85% STR user fee.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Brightwood. 1) Obtain and complete the county STR registration (signed affidavit of compliance) available at Clackamas.us/str; include property location, owner contact info, TR tax registration, proof of liability insurance, and designated on-call contact. 2) Submit the form by email to str@clackamas.us, mail, or deliver to Clackamas County Finance Department; registrations are confirmed within 30 days. 3) Use the county payment portal (GovOS/munirevs) to remit required taxes and the 0.85% STR user fee monthly; no in-home inspection is required per county guidance.

1) Obtain and complete the county STR registration (signed affidavit of compliance) available at Clackamas.us/str; include property location, owner contact info, TR tax registration, proof of liability insurance, and designated on-call contact. 2) Submit the form by email to str@clackamas.us, mail, or deliver to Clackamas County Finance Department; registrations are confirmed within 30 days. 3) Use the county payment portal (GovOS/munirevs) to remit required taxes and the 0.85% STR user fee monthly; no in-home inspection is required per county guidance.

Vrbo is permitted in Brightwood, OR under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Brightwood 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 Brightwood. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.