The Dalles, Oregon
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Wasco County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
300 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap300 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- 300-foot minimum proximity from existing licensed STR in Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, and High Density Residential zones (proposed)
Official Sources
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in The Dalles, Oregon
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in The Dalles, Oregon are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in The Dalles, Oregon?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in The Dalles, Oregon.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in The Dalles?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these The Dalles short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against The Dalles'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 The Dalles, Wasco County, or Oregon authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.