Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cle Elum, WA

STRs are allowed unlimited in commercial zones but restricted in residential zones by a 250-foot spacing requirement between property boundaries. Owners are limited to a maximum of three STRs, and non-resident operators must undergo a Type 2 review involving neighbor notification within 300 feet.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cle Elum. 1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit Application and $1,000 fee to the Planning Department. 2) Undergo a Planning Department review (including a Type 2 neighbor notification if the host is a non-resident). 3) Complete a mandatory building and fire safety inspection by the Building Department before the permit is issued.

1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit Application and $1,000 fee to the Planning Department. 2) Undergo a Planning Department review (including a Type 2 neighbor notification if the host is a non-resident). 3) Complete a mandatory building and fire safety inspection by the Building Department before the permit is issued.