Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lincoln City, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Lincoln City, OR, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed in various zones subject to land-use and licensing requirements. Specific caps exist for the R1-5 zone (194 licenses) and R1-RE Roads End zone (91 licenses), both of which have been reached; existing non-conforming STRs in Roads End may continue if licenses are kept current. 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.

STRs are allowed in various zones subject to land-use and licensing requirements. Specific caps exist for the R1-5 zone (194 licenses) and R1-RE Roads End zone (91 licenses), both of which have been reached; existing non-conforming STRs in Roads End may continue if licenses are kept current.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lincoln City. 1. Submit a complete land-use application including owner and local representative information and pay the required fee. 2. Pass required inspections by the North Lincoln Fire District and city planning/building staff. 3. Obtain a business occupation tax permit and renew the vacation rental license annually.

1. Submit a complete land-use application including owner and local representative information and pay the required fee. 2. Pass required inspections by the North Lincoln Fire District and city planning/building staff. 3. Obtain a business occupation tax permit and renew the vacation rental license annually.

Vrbo is permitted in Lincoln City, 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 Lincoln City 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.

The most recent tracked change in Lincoln City is "Lincoln City STR Business License Compliance Enforcement" (2024-08-01, status: passed). Lincoln City increased enforcement of business license requirements for STR operators, cross-referencing listings on Airbnb and VRBO against the licensed business database. See the regulatory updates section on this page for the full history.

You need a Lincoln City business license, compliance with the city's transient lodging tax requirements, and adherence to occupancy, parking, and noise rules. Oregon's transient lodging tax also applies statewide.

Possibly. Lincoln County's housing impact study and the Oregon coastal coordination effort indicate that tighter regulations are under active consideration. The direction is toward more requirements, not fewer.

No. Oregon has no statewide STR preemption. Each city and county sets its own rules. Lincoln City has full authority to restrict or ban STRs, though no ban has been enacted yet.