John Day, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Grant County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 8%
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Grant County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
8%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
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 / TOT8%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in John Day, Oregon

John Day, Oregon has no separate city ordinance, so Grant County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in John Day, Oregon?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in John Day?

Short-term rentals in John Day are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.

Where do these John Day short-term rental rules come from?

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