Clatsop County is accepting new and renewing short-term rental applications for unincorporated Clatsop County beginning Monday, June 12.
Here are four things you need to know:
- Clatsop County ordinance requires STR owners to follow the Clatsop County Good Neighbor policy and all health and safety standards. Local residents have a process to forward potential STR violations to Clatsop County Code Enforcement.
- All applicable county taxes must be paid in full.
- STR permit renewal applications may be submitted up to 60 days before the permit expires.
- New and renewing permits are issued for a two-year period.
New and renewing STR applications are now available. Contact the Clatsop County Assessment & Taxation Department at 503-325-8522 for more information.
Background
Ordinance 22-05 was approved by the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners in June 2022, allowing STRs in 16 zones in unincorporated Clatsop County. The ordinance was put on hold due to Referendum 4-221. When the May 16, 2023 election results were certified on June 8, Ordinance 22-05 went into effect. The Assessment and Taxation department will start accepting and processing STR applications on Monday, June 12.