Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Deschutes County, OR

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Deschutes County, OR. Short-term rental is defined as occupancy for 30 consecutive days or less. Owners in unincorporated areas must register to obtain a Deschutes County Certificate of Authority (DCCA#), display this number on all advertisements for properties with six or fewer units, and remit an 8% transient room tax on gross rent. "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 rental is defined as occupancy for 30 consecutive days or less. Owners in unincorporated areas must register to obtain a Deschutes County Certificate of Authority (DCCA#), display this number on all advertisements for properties with six or fewer units, and remit an 8% transient room tax on gross rent.

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

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Deschutes 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 Deschutes 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 Deschutes County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.