Union Gap, Washington

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Yakima County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Yakima County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
50 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Permit Cap5 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayfewer than 30 consecutive days (i.e., max stay is 29 nights)
Density / Distance Cap5 units per parcel
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Permitted in all zoning districts that allow residential dwellings as a permitted use

Official Sources

yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/33918/LRN2023-0002-STR-Level-of-Review-Staff-White-Paper-and-Draft-Text
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Union Gap, Washington

Union Gap, Washington has no separate city ordinance, so Yakima County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Union Gap, Washington?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Union Gap?

A business license is also required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Union Gap?

Yes — Union Gap sets a minimum stay of 30 nights.

Where do these Union Gap short-term rental rules come from?

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