Bend Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Permit & Licensing

Type I

The property must be your primary residence. This means investment properties are not eligible for this permit type.

Type II

This permit type does not require primary residence.

Application Process

Land use permit application through Permit Center Portal (30 days processing), then operating license application within 60 days of permit approval (3-4 weeks processing)

Note: Document requirements vary by permit type. See individual permit sections above for eligibility details.

Tax Obligations

Combined rate: 11.9% of gross rental income.

Collection: Transient lodging providers and intermediaries collect and remit; 5% administrative withholding allowed

Filing: Quarterly: Q1 due April 30, Q2 due July 31, Q3 due October 31, Q4 due January 31

Rental Limits

Bend does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent. Each individual stay must be 29 days or fewer per stay.

Zoning & Restrictions

500 feet separation required between whole-house rentals in Residential and Mixed-Use Riverfront zones (excluding Old Mill District). No restriction for Type I rentals or commercial/mixed-use zone properties.

Insurance & Safety

Insurance

Bend does not require short-term rental operators to carry specific insurance. Standard homeowner policies often exclude short-term rental activity, so many hosts obtain dedicated short-term rental or landlord liability coverage.

Safety & Operating Requirements

• 24/7 emergency contact information required via letter or posted sign before license application

Penalties for Non-Compliance

• Late renewal fee: $55
• 5% penalty for late payment; 20% penalty if return not filed within 30 days of due date

Compliance Checklist

Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Bend:

1. Determine your permit type. Bend has 2 permit types. Identify which applies to your property (Type I, Type II).
2. Meet safety requirements. 24/7 emergency contact information required via letter or posted sign before license application.
3. Apply for your STR permit. Submit application. Fees vary by type: Type I $1367.51; Type II $3803.74. See permit types above to determine which applies.
4. Register for tax accounts. Set up lodging tax accounts with Oregon Department of Revenue.
5. Collect and remit taxes. 11.9% on all bookings.
6. Renew annually. Renewal fees vary by permit type ($363 / $455). See permit types above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a permit to run an Airbnb in Bend?

Yes. Bend requires a short-term rental permit to operate an Airbnb or Vrbo, and there are 2 permit types — one requires the property to be your primary residence, and another allows non-owner-occupied (investment) use. See the permit types above to find which applies to your property.

How much does a short-term rental permit cost in Bend?

Permit costs in Bend vary by type: Type I $1367.51; Type II $3803.74.

Does Bend require a short-term rental to be your primary residence?

It depends on the permit type. At least one Bend permit requires the property to be your primary residence, while another allows non-owner-occupied (investment) use — see the permit types above.

How many days a year can you short-term rent in Bend?

Bend does not cap the total number of nights per year, but each individual stay must be 29 days or fewer.

What taxes do you pay on a short-term rental in Bend?

Short-term rental stays in Bend are subject to a combined 11.9% in lodging taxes. This combines 10.4% City of Bend Room Tax (all rentals except those with an infrequent-use permit) + 1.5% Oregon State Transient Lodging Tax. The host is responsible for collecting and remitting them.

What happens if you run a short-term rental without a permit in Bend?

Operating without a permit can cost up to $750/day.