White Salmon, Washington

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Klickitat County

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STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 7.5%Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
7.5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$325.00 new permit (2026); $175.00 renewal (2026); $75.00 business license
Renewalannual (by January 31)
Permit Cap122 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap10% of all housing units; currently capped at 122 STRs based on 1,214 total housing units (residential zones); no more than 30% of residential units per property in commercial zones
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT7.5%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential zones limited to primary residence owners, one STR per owner, 10% density cap; commercial zones allow multiple STRs but capped at 30% of residential units per property

Official Sources

Data confidence: 94%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in White Salmon, Washington

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in White Salmon, Washington are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $325.00 new permit (2026); $17). The home must be the host's primary residence. A lodging/occupancy tax of 7.5% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in White Salmon, Washington?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in White Salmon, Washington. The home must be the host's primary residence.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in White Salmon?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $325.00 new permit (2026); $17.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in White Salmon?

Short-term rentals in White Salmon are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 7.5%.

Where do these White Salmon short-term rental rules come from?

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