West Linn, Oregon

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Clackamas County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 6%Owner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
not addressedAnnual Cap
6%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Yearnot addressed
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT6%

Official Sources

westlinnoregon.gov/planning/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in West Linn, Oregon

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in West Linn, Oregon are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in West Linn, Oregon?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in West Linn, Oregon. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in West Linn?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in West Linn?

Short-term rentals in West Linn are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.

Where do these West Linn short-term rental rules come from?

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