Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Springfield, OR

Type 1 rentals must be owner/operator-occupied with 5 or fewer guest rooms and 10 or fewer occupants. Type 2 (non-primary residence) rentals require a 400-foot separation from other Type 2 STRs on the same street, one on-site parking space per guest room, and are subject to a discretionary public hearing process in residential zones.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Springfield. 1) For non-primary-residence STRs (Type 2), submit a Discretionary Use application with the required deposit to the Development & Public Works Department for a Type 3 public hearing process. 2) Upon approval, or for Type 1 rentals, register with the City's tax administrator within 15 days of starting business to obtain a certificate of authority for transient lodging tax. 3) Ensure compliance with development standards including parking and separation requirements.

1) For non-primary-residence STRs (Type 2), submit a Discretionary Use application with the required deposit to the Development & Public Works Department for a Type 3 public hearing process. 2) Upon approval, or for Type 1 rentals, register with the City's tax administrator within 15 days of starting business to obtain a certificate of authority for transient lodging tax. 3) Ensure compliance with development standards including parking and separation requirements.