Short-Term Rental Regulations
in University Place, WA

Airbnb listings are allowed in University Place, WA, but with restrictions. Vacation rentals are allowed under Pierce County code in legally established single-family or accessory dwellings with limits: up to five guest rooms, maximum ten guests (two per bedroom) and stays limited to short-term (not exceeding 30 days). Owners must provide guest parking information, notify all directly adjacent neighboring property owners, provide a Good Neighbor brochure to each renter, and file a Vacation Rental Affidavit listing owner/representative contact info and advertising sites; uses exceeding these standards require a Conditional Use Permit. 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.

Vacation rentals are allowed under Pierce County code in legally established single-family or accessory dwellings with limits: up to five guest rooms, maximum ten guests (two per bedroom) and stays limited to short-term (not exceeding 30 days). Owners must provide guest parking information, notify all directly adjacent neighboring property owners, provide a Good Neighbor brochure to each renter, and file a Vacation Rental Affidavit listing owner/representative contact info and advertising sites; uses exceeding these standards require a Conditional Use Permit.

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

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