Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Manzanita, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Manzanita, OR, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed with a City-issued license but are subject to zone-based caps and waitlists in R2, R3, and SR-R zones (R4, C-1, and LC zones are uncapped). Requirements include a minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces, occupancy limits (2 per bedroom + 4), a 24-hour local contact reachable within 30 minutes, and mandatory transient lodging tax reporting. 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 with a City-issued license but are subject to zone-based caps and waitlists in R2, R3, and SR-R zones (R4, C-1, and LC zones are uncapped). Requirements include a minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces, occupancy limits (2 per bedroom + 4), a 24-hour local contact reachable within 30 minutes, and mandatory transient lodging tax reporting.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Manzanita. 1) Submit a completed City STR application signed by all owners along with the required application fee. 2) Schedule and pass an initial health and safety inspection conducted by the City Building Official. 3) Upon approval and payment of the annual license fee, the City issues the license, which must be renewed annually by August 1st.

1) Submit a completed City STR application signed by all owners along with the required application fee. 2) Schedule and pass an initial health and safety inspection conducted by the City Building Official. 3) Upon approval and payment of the annual license fee, the City issues the license, which must be renewed annually by August 1st.

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