Langley, Washington
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Island County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap25% of units in multi-unit buildings; max 50 ADUs as STRs; max 30 Type IV licenses per year
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Type I permitted in all residential zones; Type II permitted in residential (conditional) and commercial zones; Type III permitted in commercial zones only; Type IV permitted in dwelling units or ADUs
Official Sources
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 14, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Langley, Washington
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Langley, Washington are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Langley, Washington?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Langley, Washington.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Langley?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.
Where do these Langley short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Langley'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 Langley, Island County, or Washington authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.