Pasco, WA Short-Term Rentals: Permit Requirements (2026)

The City of Pasco regulates rentals through its own Pasco Municipal Code (PMC). On the question of vacation-style rentals, the city is direct: in its published FAQ, Pasco answers that it does not allow short-term rentals under 30 days. Because Pasco prohibits stays of fewer than 30 days, there is no short-term rental permit, conditional use permit, or STR-specific approval available to apply for - the use itself is not authorized. This stands apart from cities that license Airbnb and Vrbo operations. What Pasco does license is residential rental of 30 days or longer: under PMC Chapter 5.60 (Rental License), rental dwellings must be licensed and periodically inspected. The zoning code reinforces the prohibition for accessory dwelling units, providing that ADUs may not be used for transient occupancy or short-term/vacation rental purposes (PMC Chapter 25.161, ADU development standards). In 2025 and 2026, Pasco city staff recommended creating a new permitting framework for short-term rentals - covering permits, a business license, insurance, annual safety inspections, a local property representative, occupancy limits and parking - but as reported this remained a proposal that could return for adoption, not an enacted ordinance. Until any such ordinance is adopted, operating a sub-30-day rental in Pasco is not a permitted use. Confirm current status with Pasco Community and Economic Development before listing a property.