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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sherwood, OR

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

No Sherwood-specific short-term rental ordinance or STR permit was found in the City municipal code or planning/permitting pages; Washington County’s planning page states short-term rentals are not regulated in the county. Sherwood does impose a local transient lodging tax (Chapter 3.30) on transient lodging and requires a City business license for any business (including home-based businesses); home-occupation permits may apply to home-based businesses (contact Planning).

Official Resources

Official Sherwood STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Sherwood, OR?
No Sherwood-specific short-term rental ordinance or STR permit was found in the City municipal code or planning/permitting pages; Washington County’s planning page states short-term rentals are not regulated in the county. Sherwood does impose a local transient lodging tax (Chapter 3.30) on transient lodging and requires a City business license for any business (including home-based businesses); home-occupation permits may apply to home-based businesses (contact Planning).
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Sherwood?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Sherwood.
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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