Washougal, Washington

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Clark County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • most zoning designations, subject to Minor Conditional Use Permit approval

Official Sources

Data confidence: 91%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Washougal, Washington

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Washougal, Washington are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Washougal, Washington?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

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

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