Twisp, Washington
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Okanogan County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Owner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap15 permits total per year; max 2 per owner
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- different rules apply in residential vs. commercial zoning districts; owner-occupancy required in residential zones only
Official Sources
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 14, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Twisp, Washington
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Twisp, Washington are allowed with a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Twisp, Washington?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Twisp, Washington. The property must be owner-occupied.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Twisp?
A business license is also required.
Where do these Twisp short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Twisp'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 Twisp, Okanogan County, or Washington authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.