Grant County, WA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Parking rule
- 1 additional ADA-accessible space
- Citation
- UDO § 23.08.220(c)(7)
- Design standard
- Must meet UDO § 23.12.130
- Applies beyond
- Primary residence's own parking
Summary
A transient residence short-term rental in unincorporated Grant County must provide at least one additional ADA-accessible off-street parking space beyond what the primary residence already needs, under Unified Development Code § 23.08.220(c)(7), and that added space must meet the design standards of UDO § 23.12.130.
(c)Transient Residence, aka "Short-term rental": ... (7)At least one (1) additional, ADA accessible off-street parking space shall be provided for the transient residence in addition to the parking required for the primary residence. All parking spaces shall meet the standards of GCC § 23.12.130;
Full Breakdown
' That means Development Services calculates the home's ordinary residential parking requirement first, under the county's general zoning parking rules, and then adds one more space dedicated to the short-term rental use, with the ADA-accessibility requirement applying to that added space specifically. 130, the chapter governing off-street parking surfacing, dimensions and layout for every use in the county, not just short-term rentals. 12 rather than a flat one-space add-on. 03 licensing review before an operator can list the property.
Violations & Fines
Grant County Development Services verifies short-term rental parking as part of GCC Chapter 15.03 licensing and enforces § 23.08.220(c)(7) under GCC § 1.32.020. A rental operating without the required ADA-accessible space is subject to a $500 fine per occurrence under GCC § 1.32.140, and Development Services can withhold or suspend the rental license under § 1.32.240 until the space is added and confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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