Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Tillamook County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500 (new, renewal, or transfer); $95 waiting list application
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap420 licenses total
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

rockawaybeachoregon.gov/254/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Rockaway Beach, Oregon are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500 (new, renewal, or transfe).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Rockaway Beach, Oregon?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Rockaway Beach?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500 (new, renewal, or transfe.

Where do these Rockaway Beach short-term rental rules come from?

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