Yakima, Washington

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Yakima County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
50 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap50 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • CBD (Type 1 review); SR, R-1, R-2, R-3, B-1, SCC, LCC, GC (Type 3 review); owner-occupied residential zones (outright permitted)

Official Sources

yakimawa.gov/services/planning/faq/
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Yakima, Washington

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Yakima, Washington are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Yakima, Washington?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Yakima, Washington.

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

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

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

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