Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Redmond, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Redmond, OR, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed in residential, Mixed Use, and C2 zones but prohibited in triplexes, quadplexes, and multi-family complexes (except for a 25% cap in C2/DOD apartments). Requirements include one off-street parking space, a local responsible party residing nearby, a 9% transient lodging tax, and a maximum occupancy of three people per bedroom. 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, Mixed Use, and C2 zones but prohibited in triplexes, quadplexes, and multi-family complexes (except for a 25% cap in C2/DOD apartments). Requirements include one off-street parking space, a local responsible party residing nearby, a 9% transient lodging tax, and a maximum occupancy of three people per bedroom.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Redmond. 1. Apply for a Short Term Rental permit and a City Business License via the Redmond OpenGov portal. 2. Ensure all standards are met, including identifying a local responsible party and providing one off-street parking space. 3. Register for Transient Room Tax (TRT) and renew the business license annually in January.

1. Apply for a Short Term Rental permit and a City Business License via the Redmond OpenGov portal. 2. Ensure all standards are met, including identifying a local responsible party and providing one off-street parking space. 3. Register for Transient Room Tax (TRT) and renew the business license annually in January.

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