Short-Term Rentals in Clackamas County, OR (2026)
7 rules for unincorporated Clackamas County, Oregon.
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Short-Term Rental Permits
Every short-term rental in unincorporated Clackamas County must be registered with the county before it can be advertised or rented, under Code Section 8.10.040. New rentals also need an approved Land Use Compatibility Statement, and registrations expire after two years unless renewed.
Short-Term Rental Registration in Clackamas County
Significant RestrictionsClackamas County Code § 8.10.040
A. All short-term rentals shall be registered, except that any short-term rental that qualifies for an exemption to the Transient Room Tax under Section 8.02.060(C), as "incidental" use of the property, shall be exempt from the registration requirements set forth herein. B. Any new Short-Term Rental must obtain an approved Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) from the Clackamas County Depart...
Noise Rules
Clackamas County requires every short-term rental to post notice telling guests they must follow the county's noise control ordinance, and complaints against a rental trigger a separate written allege-letter process under Section 8.10.080(B).
Short-Term Rental Noise Rules in Clackamas County
Some RestrictionsClackamas County Code § 8.10.050(D)
D. Noise. Notice shall be clearly posted in the short-term rental that identifies and informs occupants of their obligation to abide by the County's current noise control ordinance standards (Clackamas County Code Chapter 6.05). ... When noncompliance is suspected but not yet confirmed, program staff shall issue an allege letter as described in Code Section 2.07.030(A)(1) in writing, advising a...
Taxes & Fees
Short-term rental operators in unincorporated Clackamas County remit three separate charges on every stay: a 1.5% state lodging tax, a 6% county Transient Lodging Tax, and a 0.85% county STR administration fee, on top of a registration fee set by the Board of Commissioners.
Short-Term Rental Taxes and Fees in Clackamas County
Some RestrictionsClackamas County Code § 8.10.050(A)
A. Remittance of all applicable fees and taxes, namely a state lodging tax currently at 1.5%, Clackamas County Transient Lodging Tax, currently at 6%, and a Clackamas County STR administration fee, currently at .85% of the amount charged for occupancy of the STR. B. Dwelling Unit. The short-term rental must be operated within a legally-established, permanent dwelling unit. 1. The dwelling...
Short-Term Rental Parking Rules
Clackamas County requires one off-street parking space per sleeping area at a short-term rental, and vehicles that block emergency access, driveways, or other parked cars can be towed immediately under Section 8.10.050(E).
Short-Term Rental Parking Rules in Clackamas County
Some RestrictionsClackamas County Code § 8.10.050(E)
E. Parking. One off-street motor vehicle parking space per sleeping areas is required. Garage space may be used to meet required parking standards if evidence is provided that there is sufficient cleared garage space to fit a vehicle(s). All required parking spaces must be available for occupants to use. 1. In no event shall vehicles block access for emergency vehicles, block access to the p...
Occupancy Limits
Clackamas County caps short-term rental occupancy at two people per sleeping area plus four more, with an absolute ceiling of 15 occupants no matter how large the house is, under Code Section 8.10.050(C).
Short-Term Rental Occupancy Limits in Clackamas County
Some RestrictionsClackamas County Code § 8.10.050(C)
C. Maximum Occupancy. The number of occupants in the short-term rental shall not exceed the number of occupants authorized in the registration. The maximum occupancy shall be clearly posted in the short-term rental, disclosed in any advertising of the availability of the short-term rental, and included in any rental agreement with tenants. The maximum occupancy authorized in the registration fo...
Insurance Requirements
Clackamas County requires every short-term rental applicant to submit proof of liability insurance coverage on the rental as part of the Section 8.10.040 registration package, alongside owner contact information and a compliance affidavit.
Short-Term Rental Insurance Rule in Clackamas County
Some RestrictionsClackamas County Code § 8.10.040(D)(6)
D. Application forms for a registration for a short-term rental are available online at Clackamas.us/str and at County offices. Applications for registrations for a short-term rental must be submitted to the County by a signed affidavit of compliance. The application documents must include at least the following: ... 5. The name, telephone number, address, and email address of a contact person ...
Host Presence Rule
Clackamas County does not require a host to stay on-site during STR stays. Instead, contact information for a responsible party must be posted at all times while guests are present, and that party must be available 24/7 and able to respond to complaints within two hours.
No On-Site Host Rule, But 24/7 Responsible Party Required
Some RestrictionsClackamas County STR Regulations
Contact information of a party responsible for the STR shall be posted at all times while paying guests are on the property, in an area and size readily visible from the nearest public roadway.
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