Oregon City, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Clackamas County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
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 / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Conditional Use Permit required in all residential zones (R-6, R-8, R-10, R-3.5, R-5, R-2)

Official Sources

orcity.org/1143/Rent-out-My-House-as-a-Short-Term-Rental
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Oregon City, Oregon

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Oregon City, Oregon are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Oregon City, Oregon?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Oregon City, Oregon.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Oregon City?

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

Where do these Oregon City short-term rental rules come from?

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