Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chelan, WA

Short-term rentals are permitted in the City of Chelan subject to the City’s STR licensing ordinance (Ord. 2019-1570) and the City’s Short-Term Rental License program; operators must meet health & safety standards, maintain $1,000,000 liability insurance, comply with parking and occupancy limits, and — if no local property manager is retained — provide proof of residency for a designated responsible party.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Chelan. 1) Create an account in the City’s permitting portal (SmartGov) and submit the STR license application and required documents; 2) Pay the stated fees (initial license fee $600 per unit; annual renewal $300 per unit) and provide required items: proof of insurance ($1,000,000), proof of UBI for excise tax reporting, and proof of residency for the designated responsible party if applicable; 3) Complete required health and safety inspections and any parcel/code compliance review before permit issuance.

1) Create an account in the City’s permitting portal (SmartGov) and submit the STR license application and required documents; 2) Pay the stated fees (initial license fee $600 per unit; annual renewal $300 per unit) and provide required items: proof of insurance ($1,000,000), proof of UBI for excise tax reporting, and proof of residency for the designated responsible party if applicable; 3) Complete required health and safety inspections and any parcel/code compliance review before permit issuance.