Sisters, Oregon
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Deschutes County
Conditional
STR Status
300 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap500 feet concentration limit between STRs (expanded from 250 feet)
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- STRs prohibited in Urban Growth Boundary expansion/annexation areas; concentration limit expanded from 250 to 500 feet; concentration limit applies to condominiums and to residential-only developments in Downtown Commercial District (not applicable to commercial or mixed-use buildings)
Official Sources
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Sisters, Oregon
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Sisters, Oregon are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Sisters, Oregon?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Sisters, Oregon.
Where do these Sisters short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Sisters'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 Sisters, Deschutes County, or Oregon authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.