Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sequim, WA

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Sequim, WA because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. STRs are allowed in single-family R4-8, Downtown, Lifestyle, and Planned Resort Community zones, but prohibited in ADUs, travel trailers/RVs, and commercial/warehouse zones. Operators must comply with Washington State RCW 64.37, which requires $1M liability insurance, consumer safety postings (emergency contacts, floor plans), and tax remittance. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs are allowed in single-family R4-8, Downtown, Lifestyle, and Planned Resort Community zones, but prohibited in ADUs, travel trailers/RVs, and commercial/warehouse zones. Operators must comply with Washington State RCW 64.37, which requires $1M liability insurance, consumer safety postings (emergency contacts, floor plans), and tax remittance.

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

Vrbo is effectively legal in Sequim, WA for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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