Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Klamath County, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Klamath County, OR, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are restricted by density limits (no more than 10% of properties within 250 feet) and parking standards (minimum two spaces). Total vehicle traffic is limited to 10 trips per day during any 5-day period, and occupancy is tied to Oregon Building and Fire Codes. 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 restricted by density limits (no more than 10% of properties within 250 feet) and parking standards (minimum two spaces). Total vehicle traffic is limited to 10 trips per day during any 5-day period, and occupancy is tied to Oregon Building and Fire Codes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Klamath County. Submit a completed STR Permit Application and Business License Application to the Development Services Department. Include a floor plan, site/landscape plan, and signed Acknowledgement & Consent form. Pay the $100 STR permit fee and $100 business license fee, and consent to a potential site inspection.

Submit a completed STR Permit Application and Business License Application to the Development Services Department. Include a floor plan, site/landscape plan, and signed Acknowledgement & Consent form. Pay the $100 STR permit fee and $100 business license fee, and consent to a potential site inspection.

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