Short-Term Rental Regulations
in White Salmon, WA

STRs are divided into Hosted Homeshares (owner present) and Vacation Home Rentals (entire home, max 150 days/year in residential zones). In residential zones, owners are limited to one STR, must prove primary residency, and total units are capped at 10% of citywide housing (approx. 122 slots); commercial zones have a 30% unit limit per property but no citywide numeric cap.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in White Salmon. 1) Submit the STR Permit application with required documents (neighborhood notice, proof of residency, site/parking plan, garbage service, and $1M liability insurance). 2) Pay applicable fees (approx. $325 for new permits) and coordinate a mandatory fire and life-safety inspection with the City Building Official. 3) Obtain a city rental business license via the WA Dept. of Revenue and ensure mandatory postings are displayed in the dwelling.

1) Submit the STR Permit application with required documents (neighborhood notice, proof of residency, site/parking plan, garbage service, and $1M liability insurance). 2) Pay applicable fees (approx. $325 for new permits) and coordinate a mandatory fire and life-safety inspection with the City Building Official. 3) Obtain a city rental business license via the WA Dept. of Revenue and ensure mandatory postings are displayed in the dwelling.