Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Welches, OR

Airbnb listings are allowed in Welches, OR, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed in dwelling units except in EFU, TBR, AG/F districts, and urban/rural reserves. Occupancy is capped at 15 people, and operators must provide one off-street parking space per sleeping area. Owners must display their registration number on all ads, post a 24/7 responsible party contact on-site, and remit a 6% county transient lodging tax plus a 0.85% administration fee. 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.

STRs are allowed in dwelling units except in EFU, TBR, AG/F districts, and urban/rural reserves. Occupancy is capped at 15 people, and operators must provide one off-street parking space per sleeping area. Owners must display their registration number on all ads, post a 24/7 responsible party contact on-site, and remit a 6% county transient lodging tax plus a 0.85% administration fee.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Welches. 1. Download and complete the STR registration form and signed affidavit of compliance from clackamas.us/str. 2. Submit the form via email to str@clackamas.us or mail it to the Clackamas County Finance Department. 3. Receive registration confirmation from county staff within 30 days and begin monthly reporting of receipts and tax payments via the GovOS portal.

1. Download and complete the STR registration form and signed affidavit of compliance from clackamas.us/str. 2. Submit the form via email to str@clackamas.us or mail it to the Clackamas County Finance Department. 3. Receive registration confirmation from county staff within 30 days and begin monthly reporting of receipts and tax payments via the GovOS portal.

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