Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clackamas County, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Clackamas County, OR, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed in most zones except EFU, TBR, AG/F, and certain reserves. Requirements include a maximum occupancy of 15 people, one off-street parking space per sleeping area, 24/7 local contact availability with a 2-hour response time, and payment of a 6% Transient Lodging Tax plus 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 are allowed in most zones except EFU, TBR, AG/F, and certain reserves. Requirements include a maximum occupancy of 15 people, one off-street parking space per sleeping area, 24/7 local contact availability with a 2-hour response time, and payment of a 6% Transient Lodging Tax plus a 0.85% STR user fee.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Clackamas County. 1. Complete the STR Registration Form and submit it via email to str@clackamas.us or by mail to the Finance Department. 2. Create an account on the GovOS/MuniRevs payment portal to pay the 6% TLT and 0.85% user fee. 3. Receive registration confirmation from the county within 30 days; no in-home inspection is required, but owners must certify safety compliance.

1. Complete the STR Registration Form and submit it via email to str@clackamas.us or by mail to the Finance Department. 2. Create an account on the GovOS/MuniRevs payment portal to pay the 6% TLT and 0.85% user fee. 3. Receive registration confirmation from the county within 30 days; no in-home inspection is required, but owners must certify safety compliance.

Vrbo is permitted in Clackamas County, 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 Clackamas County 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 Clackamas County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.