White Salmon, Washington
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Klickitat County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
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
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.