Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lincoln County, OR

County ordinances (LCC 4.405–4.460; Ordinances 487, 490, 509, 523) authorize STRs in unincorporated areas subject to geographic license limits, annual property inspections, DEQ Existing System Evaluation Reports for septic capacity, and occupancy limits (typically 2 persons per sleeping area plus 2). A local 24-hour contact is required for complaints, and region-specific caps/lotteries may apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lincoln County. 1) Submit a short-term rental license application online via the Lincoln County MUNIRevs portal and pay the required fees ($900 for new applications). 2) Provide required documentation including a DEQ Existing System Evaluation Report (ESER) for septic systems and list a local 24/7 contact. 3) Schedule and pass an annual property inspection; licenses must be renewed annually ($650 renewal fee).

1) Submit a short-term rental license application online via the Lincoln County MUNIRevs portal and pay the required fees ($900 for new applications). 2) Provide required documentation including a DEQ Existing System Evaluation Report (ESER) for septic systems and list a local 24/7 contact. 3) Schedule and pass an annual property inspection; licenses must be renewed annually ($650 renewal fee).