Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Madras, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Madras, OR, but with restrictions. Jefferson County defines short-term rentals as residential dwelling units rented for stays under 30 days and requires registration for transient lodging tax; city zoning and land-use rules apply (City of Madras Municipal Code and e-permitting) but no city-specific STR conditions or residency/occupancy limits were found on the city website. 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.

Jefferson County defines short-term rentals as residential dwelling units rented for stays under 30 days and requires registration for transient lodging tax; city zoning and land-use rules apply (City of Madras Municipal Code and e-permitting) but no city-specific STR conditions or residency/occupancy limits were found on the city website.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Madras. 1) Register as a transient lodging provider with the Jefferson County tax administrator within 15 days of commencing business using the county registration form; 2) County issues a certificate of authority (no charge) within 15 days which must be displayed and, if rented online, linked during payment; 3) File quarterly returns and remit the 6% county transient lodging tax, retain 5% administrative fee if applicable.

1) Register as a transient lodging provider with the Jefferson County tax administrator within 15 days of commencing business using the county registration form; 2) County issues a certificate of authority (no charge) within 15 days which must be displayed and, if rented online, linked during payment; 3) File quarterly returns and remit the 6% county transient lodging tax, retain 5% administrative fee if applicable.

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