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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Seaside, OR

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

STRs (Vacation Rental Dwellings) are allowed as accessory uses with a city-issued permit. Requirements include a local contact in Clatsop County available 24/7 (2-hour response), specific off-street parking (2 spaces minimum, plus 1 per bedroom over two), and occupancy limits of 3 persons per bedroom. Units must meet building/fire codes and display good-neighbor postings and tsunami maps.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Submit a completed Short-Term Rental / VRD application including local contact info and required posting materials. 2) Schedule and pass a compliance inspection for building/fire codes and off-street parking. 3) Obtain a City business license and pay transient room taxes; permits must be renewed and units re-inspected every 5 years.

Regulatory Updates — Seaside

Proposed and recent legislation

PassedAugust 2024

Local Contact Response Time Standard Enforced

Seaside enforced its requirement that the Clatsop County local contact respond in person within 2 hours of a complaint, issuing permit warnings to operators whose contacts were repeatedly unreachable or responded late.

PassedApril 2024

Off-Street Parking Requirement Clarified

Seaside clarified that the 2-space minimum off-street parking requirement applies to the STR permit, not the property's general parking allocation, and that parking spaces must be available exclusively to STR guests during their stay.

PassedJanuary 2024

Annual VRD Permit Renewal Process Updated

Seaside updated its Vacation Rental Dwelling permit renewal process to include a confirmation that local contact information, insurance, and parking arrangements remain current and compliant.

Official Resources

Official Seaside STR regulation source

Local Resources & Advocacy

Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA)National

National trade association providing advocacy and compliance resources for vacation rental professionals on the Oregon Coast including Seaside.

Oregon Association of RealtorsStatewide

Statewide real estate organization monitoring Oregon Coast STR ordinances and advocating for reasonable permit standards for coastal property owners.

Seaside Visitors BureauLocal

Local tourism organization promoting Seaside as an Oregon Coast destination and monitoring VRD permit supply for its impact on visitor accommodation capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Seaside, OR?
STRs (Vacation Rental Dwellings) are allowed as accessory uses with a city-issued permit. Requirements include a local contact in Clatsop County available 24/7 (2-hour response), specific off-street parking (2 spaces minimum, plus 1 per bedroom over two), and occupancy limits of 3 persons per bedroom. Units must meet building/fire codes and display good-neighbor postings and tsunami maps.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Seaside?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Seaside. 1) Submit a completed Short-Term Rental / VRD application including local contact info and required posting materials. 2) Schedule and pass a compliance inspection for building/fire codes and off-street parking. 3) Obtain a City business license and pay transient room taxes; permits must be renewed and units re-inspected every 5 years.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Seaside?
1) Submit a completed Short-Term Rental / VRD application including local contact info and required posting materials. 2) Schedule and pass a compliance inspection for building/fire codes and off-street parking. 3) Obtain a City business license and pay transient room taxes; permits must be renewed and units re-inspected every 5 years.
Do I need a city permit to operate a vacation rental in Seaside?
Yes. Seaside requires a city-issued Vacation Rental Dwelling (VRD) permit for all STR operations. The VRD is classified as an accessory use, meaning your primary use of the property must be consistent with zoning — check your zone's eligibility before applying.
What does the Clatsop County local contact requirement mean?
Your designated local contact must be physically located in Clatsop County and able to respond in person to the property within 2 hours of a complaint or emergency. A contact who is reachable by phone but cannot respond physically within that window does not satisfy the requirement.
How many parking spaces does my Seaside vacation rental need?
A minimum of 2 off-street parking spaces must be available exclusively for STR guests. These spaces must be dedicated to guests during their stay — you cannot require guests to park on the street while your own vehicles occupy the off-street spaces.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction