Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mason County, WA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Mason County, WA, but with restrictions. Draft county-wide regulations (MCC Title 17.100) apply to all zoning districts; occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons. Operators must be available 24/7 to respond to complaints within 1 hour and be on-site within 3 hours; on-site guest parking and weekly curbside waste service are required. 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.

Draft county-wide regulations (MCC Title 17.100) apply to all zoning districts; occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons. Operators must be available 24/7 to respond to complaints within 1 hour and be on-site within 3 hours; on-site guest parking and weekly curbside waste service are required.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mason County. 1) Submit a land use permit application including a property management plan, site/floor plans, and fees. 2) Provide proof of weekly curbside waste service and a notarized notification affidavit. 3) Pass fire, safety, health, and building code inspections prior to initial issuance and renew annually at least 60 days before expiration.

1) Submit a land use permit application including a property management plan, site/floor plans, and fees. 2) Provide proof of weekly curbside waste service and a notarized notification affidavit. 3) Pass fire, safety, health, and building code inspections prior to initial issuance and renew annually at least 60 days before expiration.

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