Here is a quick reference guide of Oregon Coast Cities and Counties where vacation rental permits or short term rental licenses (STRs) for nightly rentals are permitted or allowed. This list shows where you can purchase an investable AirBNB (STR) vacation rental on the Oregon Coast.
Please note that rules and regulations are subject to change and must be verified with the particular planning department responsible for issuance of STR permits or licenses.
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Operating a nightly short-term vacation rental on the Oregon Coast requires a permit or license - below is a quick STR Permit & Licensing reference guide as of Fall 2025:
Traveling South to North:
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Location County & City |
STR Permit & License Restrictions | Difficulty Level |
STR Regulation Overview |
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Curry County Oregon |
Medium |
Private water supply. Sufficient septic capacity. Extensive application package. |
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Brookings |
Medium |
Particular zoning code is required within city limits. |
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Gold Beach |
High |
Commercial zoning or outside city limits is possible. |
| Port Orford | High |
Commercial zoning within city limits only. |
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Coos County |
Medium |
Private water source & proximity to active STR restrictions. |
|
Bandon |
High |
Saturation & density requirements |
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Coos Bay |
Medium |
Inspection & proximity restrictions. |
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North Bend |
Medium |
Inspection & proximity restrictions. |
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Lakeside |
High |
Commercial zoning within city limits only. |
|
Lane County |
Low |
Registration. |
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Dunes City |
High |
CAP - Subject to waitlist. |
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Florence |
Low |
Business License - Regulation anticipated. |
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Haceta Beach |
Low |
Business License - Regulation anticipated. |
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Mapleton |
Low |
Register with County. |
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Eugene |
Low |
Register with County. |
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Veneta |
Low |
Register with County. |
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| Lincoln County |
High |
Broken into regions. All at MAX CAP. Subject to waitlist. Property specific restrictions* |
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Yachats |
High |
Subject to waitlist. |
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Waldport |
Low |
Within city limits OK. Bayshore HOA Community is currently excluded. |
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Seal Rock |
Medium |
Specific zoning code only. |
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Newport |
High |
Specific zoning only or ‘grandfathered’ permits or commercially zoned. |
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Depoe Bay |
High |
Specific Zoning, Condos, Townhomes and some HOA Communities. |
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Lincoln City |
High w/ exception |
Specific zoning or subject to waitlist. Olivia Beach Community and 'Coastal Tourist Zoning' excluded as are some condos and townhomes. |
|
Siletz |
High |
East County. Subject to waitlist. |
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Tillamook County |
Medium |
Active STRs permits can transfer. Some proximity rules for unlicensed properties. |
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High |
Active STRs permits can transfer* Otherwise subject to Waitlist. |
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Netarts |
High |
Active STRs permits can transfer* Otherwise subject to Waitlist. |
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Oceanside |
High |
Active STRs permits can transfer* Otherwise subject to Waitlist. |
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Rockaway Beach |
High w/ exceptions |
Actively Licensed STRs can transfer one time to new owner. Otherwise subject to CAP and waitlist. Some discussions to end the transferability of active licenses* |
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Pacific City |
Medium |
Active STR Permits can transfer* |
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Manzanita |
High |
Subject to extensive CAP unless specifically zoned |
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Arch Cape |
High |
Limited to one occupancy per 7 days. |
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Cannon Bach |
High |
Limited to one occupancy per 14 days. |
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Clatsop County |
Medium |
Within county limits feasible. |
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Seaside |
Medium |
West of the River. Subject to density, saturation and landscaping/parking requirements. |
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Warrenton |
High |
Specific zoning code only. |
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Astoria |
High |
Commercially zoned only, |
