Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Klickitat County, WA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Klickitat County, WA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as rentals for less than 60 consecutive days in a 12-month period. In unincorporated Klickitat County, neither the principal unit nor the ADU shall be used as short-term vacation rentals. In White Salmon, STRs in residential zones are capped at 10% of all housing units. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

Short-term rentals are defined as rentals for less than 60 consecutive days in a 12-month period. In unincorporated Klickitat County, neither the principal unit nor the ADU shall be used as short-term vacation rentals. In White Salmon, STRs in residential zones are capped at 10% of all housing units.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Klickitat County. 1. Complete the City of White Salmon Short-Term Rental Permit Application. 2. Pay the required fees (e.g., $325 for a new 2026 permit in White Salmon). 3. Ensure compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 5.02 and renew annually ($50 renewal fee).

1. Complete the City of White Salmon Short-Term Rental Permit Application. 2. Pay the required fees (e.g., $325 for a new 2026 permit in White Salmon). 3. Ensure compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 5.02 and renew annually ($50 renewal fee).

Vrbo is permitted in Klickitat County, WA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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