Coos Bay, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Coos County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Permit Cap75 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capno vacation rental within 300 feet of an existing vacation rental
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only permitted in SLR, LDR and MDR zone districts; vacation rental must not be within 300 feet of an existing vacation rental

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Coos Bay, Oregon

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Coos Bay, Oregon are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Coos Bay, Oregon?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Coos Bay?

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

Where do these Coos Bay short-term rental rules come from?

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