Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Florence, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Florence, OR, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted within Florence city limits but must obtain a Florence City business license; Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are explicitly prohibited from STR use (FCC 10-10-6-C). The City collects a 4% local Transient Room Tax (TRT) on STRs and is actively drafting additional STR-specific code (draft Title 3, Chapter 13) including zoning/operational rules. A permit is required before you can host. 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 permitted within Florence city limits but must obtain a Florence City business license; Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are explicitly prohibited from STR use (FCC 10-10-6-C). The City collects a 4% local Transient Room Tax (TRT) on STRs and is actively drafting additional STR-specific code (draft Title 3, Chapter 13) including zoning/operational rules.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Florence. 1) Apply for a Florence City Business License via the City’s Business License page/portal or contact the City Recorder; 2) Pay applicable business license fees as listed on the City’s business license fee schedule and provide required information (an email address is required for application); 3) Maintain/renew the business license per the City’s licensing process (business licenses require renewal).

1) Apply for a Florence City Business License via the City’s Business License page/portal or contact the City Recorder; 2) Pay applicable business license fees as listed on the City’s business license fee schedule and provide required information (an email address is required for application); 3) Maintain/renew the business license per the City’s licensing process (business licenses require renewal).

Vrbo is permitted in Florence, OR under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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