Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Linn County, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Linn County, OR, but with restrictions. Linn County code explicitly prohibits short-term rental of Accessory Dwelling Units (defined as fee-based occupancy for less than 30 consecutive days) and requires a recorded covenant restricting ADU vacation occupancy. Separately, the county imposes a 3% Transient Lodging Tax (LCC 770) applicable to lodging stays of 30 nights or fewer, requiring registration and remittance. 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.

Linn County code explicitly prohibits short-term rental of Accessory Dwelling Units (defined as fee-based occupancy for less than 30 consecutive days) and requires a recorded covenant restricting ADU vacation occupancy. Separately, the county imposes a 3% Transient Lodging Tax (LCC 770) applicable to lodging stays of 30 nights or fewer, requiring registration and remittance.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Linn County.

Vrbo is permitted in Linn County, OR under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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