Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Loon Lake, WA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Loon Lake, WA, but with restrictions. Stevens County Code (Title 3) allows short-term rentals in Loon Lake (a Rural Community) within designated resort classifications; units not occupied by the owner for more than 90 days per year are expressly permitted. Per Washington State law (RCW 64.37), platforms must register with the state, and operators must collect and remit all applicable taxes and maintain safety standards. 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.

Stevens County Code (Title 3) allows short-term rentals in Loon Lake (a Rural Community) within designated resort classifications; units not occupied by the owner for more than 90 days per year are expressly permitted. Per Washington State law (RCW 64.37), platforms must register with the state, and operators must collect and remit all applicable taxes and maintain safety standards.

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