Lake Oswego, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Clackamas County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $100.00Tax: 6%Owner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License RequiredProcessing: 30 days
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
$100.00License Cost
6%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing Time30 days

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT6%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Single-family detached dwellings only; not permitted in multi-family or attached housing, including apartments, condos, or townhomes in residential zones

Official Sources

Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Lake Oswego, Oregon are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100.00). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Lake Oswego?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $100.00.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Lake Oswego?

Short-term rentals in Lake Oswego are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.

Where do these Lake Oswego short-term rental rules come from?

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