Grants Pass, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Josephine County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 12%Processing: 45 days
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
12%Tax Rate
225 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing Time45 days

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap225 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT12%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Grants Pass, Oregon

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Grants Pass, Oregon are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 12% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Grants Pass, Oregon?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Grants Pass?

Short-term rentals in Grants Pass are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 12%.

Where do these Grants Pass short-term rental rules come from?

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