Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Walla Walla County, WA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Walla Walla County, WA, but with restrictions. In the City of Walla Walla, only Type 1 (owner-occupied) rentals are allowed; Type 2 (non-owner occupied) are prohibited unless grandfathered. In College Place, occupancy is capped at two adults per bedroom, and all units must meet state safety standards (RCW 64.37) and pass annual fire inspections. Unincorporated county areas do not have specific STR-only zoning constraints in the located materials. 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.

In the City of Walla Walla, only Type 1 (owner-occupied) rentals are allowed; Type 2 (non-owner occupied) are prohibited unless grandfathered. In College Place, occupancy is capped at two adults per bedroom, and all units must meet state safety standards (RCW 64.37) and pass annual fire inspections. Unincorporated county areas do not have specific STR-only zoning constraints in the located materials.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Walla Walla County. 1. Submit an application and pay fees ($150 in Walla Walla; $150 + $66 inspection in College Place). 2. Provide required documentation including parking layouts, proof of taxes paid, and safety compliance. 3. Schedule and pass an annual fire and life safety inspection for permit issuance and renewal.

1. Submit an application and pay fees ($150 in Walla Walla; $150 + $66 inspection in College Place). 2. Provide required documentation including parking layouts, proof of taxes paid, and safety compliance. 3. Schedule and pass an annual fire and life safety inspection for permit issuance and renewal.

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