Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Columbia County, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Columbia County, OR, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are regulated under transient lodging and zoning rules; specific rural accommodations are limited to 15 guest rooms. Operators must register with the county to collect and remit a 6% transient room fee. Home occupation rules (Type 1 and 2) may apply to rentals operated by residents. 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 are regulated under transient lodging and zoning rules; specific rural accommodations are limited to 15 guest rooms. Operators must register with the county to collect and remit a 6% transient room fee. Home occupation rules (Type 1 and 2) may apply to rentals operated by residents.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Columbia County.

Vrbo is permitted in Columbia County, OR under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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