Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Coos County, OR

STRs are treated as accessory commercial uses permitted in existing dwellings via Administrative Conditional Use. Key constraints include occupancy limits (typically 2 persons per bedroom plus 2), mandatory off-street parking, recorded deed restrictions, and a 300-foot separation requirement between rentals in certain municipal zones (Coos Bay).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Coos County. 1. Apply for a Zoning Compliance Letter or Administrative Conditional Use (ACU) from Coos County Planning, submitting a management plan and utility letters. 2. Record a deed restriction with the County Clerk acknowledging the accessory use. 3. Obtain a Travelers’ Accommodation license from Coos Health & Wellness, which requires proof of appropriate zoning and a health inspection.

1. Apply for a Zoning Compliance Letter or Administrative Conditional Use (ACU) from Coos County Planning, submitting a management plan and utility letters. 2. Record a deed restriction with the County Clerk acknowledging the accessory use. 3. Obtain a Travelers’ Accommodation license from Coos Health & Wellness, which requires proof of appropriate zoning and a health inspection.