Chelan, Washington

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Chelan County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$600 initial per unit; $300 annual renewal per unit
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes - limited to specific land use zones

Official Sources

cityofchelan.gov/251/Short-Term-Rental-License
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Chelan, Washington

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Chelan, Washington are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $600 initial per unit; $300 an).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Chelan, Washington?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Chelan, Washington.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Chelan?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $600 initial per unit; $300 an.

Where do these Chelan short-term rental rules come from?

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