Gearhart, Oregon
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Clatsop County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- New permits only available in R-3 High-Density Residential (unrestricted) zone; all other residential and agricultural zones closed to new applications since December 16, 2016
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Gearhart, Oregon
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Gearhart, Oregon are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Gearhart, Oregon?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Gearhart, Oregon.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Gearhart?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Gearhart short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Gearhart'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 Gearhart, Clatsop County, or Oregon authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.