Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Nehalem, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Nehalem, OR, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed in residential and mixed-use structures but must maintain a 150-foot separation radius from other STRs. Occupancy is limited to two people per bedroom, and specific off-street parking minimums apply (2 spaces plus 1 per bedroom over two). A local 24/7 contact must be available to respond within 30 minutes and be located within 15 minutes of the property. 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 residential and mixed-use structures but must maintain a 150-foot separation radius from other STRs. Occupancy is limited to two people per bedroom, and specific off-street parking minimums apply (2 spaces plus 1 per bedroom over two). A local 24/7 contact must be available to respond within 30 minutes and be located within 15 minutes of the property.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Nehalem. 1) Submit a completed application form including local representative info, parking plans, floor plans, health/safety checklist, and proof of insurance/garbage service. 2) Undergo City review and potential site inspection to verify compliance with parking and bedroom standards. 3) Upon approval, receive an annual license (valid July 1–June 30) which must be displayed on-site.

1) Submit a completed application form including local representative info, parking plans, floor plans, health/safety checklist, and proof of insurance/garbage service. 2) Undergo City review and potential site inspection to verify compliance with parking and bedroom standards. 3) Upon approval, receive an annual license (valid July 1–June 30) which must be displayed on-site.

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