Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wasco County, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Wasco County, OR, but with restrictions. In The Dalles, STRs are governed by Chapter 8.02 for transient rental of dwelling units. In Maupin, STRs are restricted to the Recreation-Commercial zone and are subject to local and state transient lodging taxes; a moratorium on new licenses was enacted in October 2023. 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.

In The Dalles, STRs are governed by Chapter 8.02 for transient rental of dwelling units. In Maupin, STRs are restricted to the Recreation-Commercial zone and are subject to local and state transient lodging taxes; a moratorium on new licenses was enacted in October 2023.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Wasco County. 1. Verify the property is in an allowed zone (e.g., Recreation-Commercial in Maupin). 2. Complete the Short Term Rental License Application and submit it to the city. 3. Register for and pay applicable local Transient Lodging Taxes and State of Oregon Lodging Taxes.

1. Verify the property is in an allowed zone (e.g., Recreation-Commercial in Maupin). 2. Complete the Short Term Rental License Application and submit it to the city. 3. Register for and pay applicable local Transient Lodging Taxes and State of Oregon Lodging Taxes.

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