Salem requires an annual short-term rental license plus registration as a transient occupancy tax operator. Unincorporated Marion County has no separate registration; the state land-use rules apply.
In Salem, licensing is annual and the operator must also register with the City as a transient occupancy tax collector before hosting. The application package includes a completed form, floor and site plans, a safety certification attesting compliance with the City's Housing Code (SRC Chapter 59), proof of liability insurance, and a transient occupancy tax registration form. Accessory short-term rentals carry additional operating standards under SRC Chapter 700. Marion County does not maintain a countywide rental registry for unincorporated properties; owners there confirm allowed use through the Planning Division under the Rural Zoning Code.
Failing to renew a Salem license or to register as a tax operator can lead to license suspension, back-tax assessment, and enforcement action by the City.
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