Malden, Washington

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Whitman County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026
90Annual Cap
700 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 (Home Share initial), $300 (Limited Share initial), $100 (Home Share renewal), $200 (Limited Share renewal)
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year90
Density / Distance Cap700 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT3% community impact fee plus 1% Affordable Housing Trust Fund contribution, plus applicable state and local room occupancy taxes

Official Sources

cityofmalden.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14238446&GUID=2148D592-728A-4C6F-B735-5A88974D7C65
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Malden, Washington

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Malden, Washington are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 (Home Share initial), $30). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 3% community impact applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Malden, Washington?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200 (Home Share initial), $30.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Malden?

Short-term rentals in Malden are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 3% community impact .

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Malden?

Yes — Malden sets a cap of 90 rental nights per year.

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

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