Stillwater, Oklahoma

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Payne County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100 initial; $10 renewal
Renewalannual (expires January 31)
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • RSS (single-family small lot residential), RSL (single-family large lot residential), RT (two-family residential)

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Stillwater, Oklahoma are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100 initial; $10 renewal). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Stillwater, Oklahoma?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Stillwater?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $100 initial; $10 renewal.

Where do these Stillwater short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Stillwater's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Stillwater, Payne County, or Oklahoma authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.