Lincoln City, Oregon
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lincoln County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredProcessing: 365 days
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing Time365 days
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap194 in R1-5 zone; 91 in R1-RE zone
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Allowed in GC, RC, NBD, TVC, NBMU, R1-5, OP MSH, R1-RE, OP OF zones
Official Sources
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Lincoln City, Oregon
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Lincoln City, Oregon are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Lincoln City, Oregon?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Lincoln City, Oregon.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Lincoln City?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Lincoln City short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Lincoln City'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 Lincoln City, Lincoln County, or Oregon authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.