Ashland, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Jackson County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
5000 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap5000 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Prohibited in R-1 (Single Family Zones); permitted only in R-2 and R-3 (multi-family residential zones) with a CUP

Official Sources

Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Ashland, Oregon

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Ashland, Oregon are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Ashland, Oregon?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Ashland, Oregon. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

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

These details are verified against Ashland'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 Ashland, Jackson County, or Oregon authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.