Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Crook County, OR

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Crook County, OR. Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) must register for the transient lodging tax and collect an 8.5% tax in unincorporated areas. Operators must file monthly returns by the 15th of the following month and maintain records of taxable and exempt rentals. The registration certificate is for tax authority only and does not function as a land-use permit. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) must register for the transient lodging tax and collect an 8.5% tax in unincorporated areas. Operators must file monthly returns by the 15th of the following month and maintain records of taxable and exempt rentals. The registration certificate is for tax authority only and does not function as a land-use permit.

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

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Crook County, OR, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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