Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kitsap County, WA

Kitsap County Code treats vacation rentals as a regulated land use allowed only where zoning-use tables permit them. One-to-four sleeping rooms generally require an Administrative Conditional Use Permit (ACUP) and five or more rooms require a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit (CUP); requirements include identifying a local/registered agent, compliance with zoning/building/health/parking rules, and occupancy limits.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kitsap County. 1) Submit a project/land-use permit application to Kitsap County Department of Community Development (DCD) following the submittal checklist for an ACUP or CUP. 2) Upon a completeness determination, the director notifies the applicant if the review is administrative or via hearing examiner; a land-use permit binder must be filed with the County Auditor. 3) Comply with all required conditions, public notices, and the appeals process established by code prior to occupancy.

1) Submit a project/land-use permit application to Kitsap County Department of Community Development (DCD) following the submittal checklist for an ACUP or CUP. 2) Upon a completeness determination, the director notifies the applicant if the review is administrative or via hearing examiner; a land-use permit binder must be filed with the County Auditor. 3) Comply with all required conditions, public notices, and the appeals process established by code prior to occupancy.