Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Longview, WA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Longview, WA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are strictly prohibited in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and their associated single-family dwellings. For other properties, operators must comply with home occupation ordinances or commercial certificate of occupancy requirements, including annual fees and location-based business licensing. 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 strictly prohibited in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and their associated single-family dwellings. For other properties, operators must comply with home occupation ordinances or commercial certificate of occupancy requirements, including annual fees and location-based business licensing.

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

Vrbo is permitted in Longview, 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 Longview 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 Longview. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.