Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clallam County, WA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Clallam County, WA, but with restrictions. In unincorporated Clallam County, rentals must meet safety standards (egress, alarms), septic capacity, and parking requirements. Port Angeles restricts non-owner occupied (Type II) rentals to a citywide cap of 200 and requires fire life-safety inspections. Sequim currently does not have formal STR regulations as of April 2022. 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 unincorporated Clallam County, rentals must meet safety standards (egress, alarms), septic capacity, and parking requirements. Port Angeles restricts non-owner occupied (Type II) rentals to a citywide cap of 200 and requires fire life-safety inspections. Sequim currently does not have formal STR regulations as of April 2022.

Vrbo is permitted in Clallam County, WA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Clallam 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 Clallam County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.