Klamath Falls, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Klamath County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance CapNo more than 10% of total properties within 250 feet may contain STRs; no more than two dwelling units on any property may contain an STR (except in DB, GC, and MU zones); STRs not approved on properties with more than four dwelling units (except in DB, GC, and MU zones)
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • STRs not approved on properties with more than 4 dwelling units except in DB, GC, and MU zones

Official Sources

ecode360.com/44055096
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Klamath Falls, Oregon

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Klamath Falls, Oregon?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Klamath Falls?

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

Where do these Klamath Falls short-term rental rules come from?

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