Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Twisp, WA

STVRs are restricted by zone; in residential districts, they must be owner-occupied (primary residence for at least 9 months/year). There is a town-wide cap of 15 permits total, a limit of two permits per owner, and requirements for off-street parking (1 space per bedroom plus one), noise limits (65 dB), and a one-hour emergency response time.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Twisp. 1) Obtain prerequisite documents: Town business license, Okanogan County OTA permit, WA State UBI, and a Town change-of-use/building inspection report. 2) Submit the STVR permit application and fee to the Planning Department during the annual window (Jan 1–31). 3) Permits are issued to the first 15 complete applications and must be renewed annually.

1) Obtain prerequisite documents: Town business license, Okanogan County OTA permit, WA State UBI, and a Town change-of-use/building inspection report. 2) Submit the STVR permit application and fee to the Planning Department during the annual window (Jan 1–31). 3) Permits are issued to the first 15 complete applications and must be renewed annually.