Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clatskanie, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Clatskanie, OR, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (temporary residential lodging) are permitted but require a City Business License. Home-based operations must submit a land use application for a home occupation, which involves notifying property owners within 250 feet; if opposition is received, a Planning Commission hearing is required. Building inspections or permits may be required prior to license issuance. 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.

Short-term rentals (temporary residential lodging) are permitted but require a City Business License. Home-based operations must submit a land use application for a home occupation, which involves notifying property owners within 250 feet; if opposition is received, a Planning Commission hearing is required. Building inspections or permits may be required prior to license issuance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Clatskanie. 1. Submit a Business License Application and, if home-based, a Land Use Application for Home Occupation with a $50 fee. 2. Undergo a 20-day neighbor notification period (and Planning Commission hearing if opposed). 3. Pay the annual lodging license fee ($60 base + $5.50 per unit) and obtain any required building inspections.

1. Submit a Business License Application and, if home-based, a Land Use Application for Home Occupation with a $50 fee. 2. Undergo a 20-day neighbor notification period (and Planning Commission hearing if opposed). 3. Pay the annual lodging license fee ($60 base + $5.50 per unit) and obtain any required building inspections.

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