Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Union County, OR

Short-term rentals are permitted only through County land-use approvals (e.g., home-occupation or conditional use) and are subject to applicable zoning and Planning Commission conditions; the county code explicitly prohibits accessory dwelling units from being used for vacation rental occupancy. Applications are evaluated case-by-case and may include site-specific conditions imposed by the Planning Commission.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Union County. 1) Complete and submit the Union County Planning Department land-use application packet (home-occupation/conditional use) available on the County website; 2) Application is reviewed and scheduled for Planning Commission consideration/public hearing—obtain conditional use or home-occupation approval as required; 3) Comply with any conditions imposed and, if applicable, transient lodging/room tax registration or remittance per County ordinance.

1) Complete and submit the Union County Planning Department land-use application packet (home-occupation/conditional use) available on the County website; 2) Application is reviewed and scheduled for Planning Commission consideration/public hearing—obtain conditional use or home-occupation approval as required; 3) Comply with any conditions imposed and, if applicable, transient lodging/room tax registration or remittance per County ordinance.