Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Skamania County, WA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Skamania County, WA, but with restrictions. STVRs are allowed in zones where residential uses are permitted; they must provide dedicated on-site parking and comply with all building, fire, and health codes (including smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers). Operators must maintain $1 million in liability insurance and provide written notice to all neighbors within 300 feet including a 24/7 contact number. 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.

STVRs are allowed in zones where residential uses are permitted; they must provide dedicated on-site parking and comply with all building, fire, and health codes (including smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers). Operators must maintain $1 million in liability insurance and provide written notice to all neighbors within 300 feet including a 24/7 contact number.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Skamania County. 1) Register and apply online through the Cloudpermit portal or submit a paper application to the Community Development Department. 2) Pay the tiered annual fee ($200-$500) and provide proof of insurance and neighbor notification. 3) Upon approval, download and conspicuously post the license within the rental unit.

1) Register and apply online through the Cloudpermit portal or submit a paper application to the Community Development Department. 2) Pay the tiered annual fee ($200-$500) and provide proof of insurance and neighbor notification. 3) Upon approval, download and conspicuously post the license within the rental unit.

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