Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clinton, WA

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Clinton, WA because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county-level short-term rental ordinance or STR-specific permit is currently in effect for unincorporated Clinton. However, state law (RCW 64.37) requires operators to provide guest contact information, post safety and occupancy limits, maintain $1,000,000 in liability insurance, and remit all applicable taxes. Operators must also ensure compliance with Island County zoning and land-use tables for their specific parcel. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No county-level short-term rental ordinance or STR-specific permit is currently in effect for unincorporated Clinton. However, state law (RCW 64.37) requires operators to provide guest contact information, post safety and occupancy limits, maintain $1,000,000 in liability insurance, and remit all applicable taxes. Operators must also ensure compliance with Island County zoning and land-use tables for their specific parcel.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Clinton.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Clinton, WA for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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