Hood River, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hood River County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
250 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capone license per property owner, valid for one property only
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Not allowed in all zones; R-1, R-2, R-3 require primary residence and 90-day cap; C-1 and C-2 have different rules; not available in all zoning districts

Official Sources

cityofhoodriver.gov/planning/short-term-rentals/
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Hood River, Oregon

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Hood River, 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 Hood River, Oregon?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Hood River?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Hood River short-term rental rules come from?

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