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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clatsop County, OR

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

STRs are permitted in unincorporated Clatsop County subject to zone-based limits and operating standards (applies in specified zones; Arch Cape (AC-RCR) and some Coastal Residential areas have additional frequency limits). Standards include mandatory transient room tax payment, one dwelling unit per lot may be rented, required quiet hours (10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) with written notice to renters, and numerical caps on permits west of US-101 (zone-by-zone 10% cap). Arch Cape/AC-RCR permits are limited to either minimum seven-night stays or no more than one rental within a seven-night period.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Complete and submit the Short-Term Rental permit application packet to Clatsop County Community Development (email: comdev@clatsopcounty.gov) with required checklist items; 2) Pay the applicable permit fee and, upon receipt of a complete application and fee, County Environmental Health and Building Codes schedule required inspections; 3) Receive permit upon final approval (permits issued for two-year terms; renewals may be submitted up to 60 days before expiration).

Official Resources

Official Clatsop County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Clatsop County, OR?
STRs are permitted in unincorporated Clatsop County subject to zone-based limits and operating standards (applies in specified zones; Arch Cape (AC-RCR) and some Coastal Residential areas have additional frequency limits). Standards include mandatory transient room tax payment, one dwelling unit per lot may be rented, required quiet hours (10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) with written notice to renters, and numerical caps on permits west of US-101 (zone-by-zone 10% cap). Arch Cape/AC-RCR permits are limited to either minimum seven-night stays or no more than one rental within a seven-night period.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Clatsop County?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Clatsop County. 1) Complete and submit the Short-Term Rental permit application packet to Clatsop County Community Development (email: comdev@clatsopcounty.gov) with required checklist items; 2) Pay the applicable permit fee and, upon receipt of a complete application and fee, County Environmental Health and Building Codes schedule required inspections; 3) Receive permit upon final approval (permits issued for two-year terms; renewals may be submitted up to 60 days before expiration).
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Clatsop County?
1) Complete and submit the Short-Term Rental permit application packet to Clatsop County Community Development (email: comdev@clatsopcounty.gov) with required checklist items; 2) Pay the applicable permit fee and, upon receipt of a complete application and fee, County Environmental Health and Building Codes schedule required inspections; 3) Receive permit upon final approval (permits issued for two-year terms; renewals may be submitted up to 60 days before expiration).

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction