Lakewood, Washington
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Pierce County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
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
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Permitted (P) in R1, R2, R3, R4, MR1, MR2, MF1, MF2, MF3, MF3(1), ARC, NC1, NC2, TOC, CBD zones; not allowed (–) in C1, C2, C3, IBP, I1, I2, PI, OSR1, OSR2, AC1, AC2, CZ zones
Official Sources
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Lakewood, Washington
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Lakewood, Washington are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Lakewood, Washington?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Lakewood, Washington.
Where do these Lakewood short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Lakewood'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 Lakewood, Pierce County, or Washington authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.