Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grant County, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Grant County, OR, but with restrictions. Grant County’s Land Development Code permits Bed & Breakfast Inns as accessory uses where the owner/operator lives on-site. Rentals are generally limited to two bedrooms (maximum five bedrooms/10 guests with approved sanitation), require one off-street parking space per sleeping room plus two for the dwelling, and must comply with all County and State water, sewage, and licensing requirements. 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.

Grant County’s Land Development Code permits Bed & Breakfast Inns as accessory uses where the owner/operator lives on-site. Rentals are generally limited to two bedrooms (maximum five bedrooms/10 guests with approved sanitation), require one off-street parking space per sleeping room plus two for the dwelling, and must comply with all County and State water, sewage, and licensing requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Grant County. 1) Apply for a Bed & Breakfast use through the Grant County Planning Department via a Type II Review, providing a floor plan and evidence of owner-occupancy. 2) Demonstrate compliance with County/State water, sewage, and licensing requirements. 3) Register for the transient lodging tax per County Ordinance 91-02 and display the certificate of authority at the property.

1) Apply for a Bed & Breakfast use through the Grant County Planning Department via a Type II Review, providing a floor plan and evidence of owner-occupancy. 2) Demonstrate compliance with County/State water, sewage, and licensing requirements. 3) Register for the transient lodging tax per County Ordinance 91-02 and display the certificate of authority at the property.

Vrbo is permitted in Grant County, 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 Grant 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 Grant County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.