Do I need a license to operate a short-term rental in Bend, OR?

Yes, Bend requires an STR license or permit to operate a short-term rental. The license fee is 255.

What is the lodging tax rate for short-term rentals in Bend, OR?

The combined lodging tax rate in Bend is 10.4%. and 10.4% local tax.

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Bend, OR STR Regulations 2026 | HostReady

Bend, OR

Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Bend requires a Short Term Rental operating license ($255) to operate a short-term rental. Combined lodging tax is 10.4%. Bend sets its own short-term-rental rules. What applies: OR state lodging tax 1.5%; no state-level registration is required. OR state lodging tax 1.5% plus local transient lodging taxes (varies widely). Portland and coastal cities have strict STR rules. No state sales tax.

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At a Glance

Monitored for changesVerified from 7 sources

STR License

Yes

Parking Required

Tax Rate

10.4%

License Fee

$255

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Bend, OR Regulations Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about operating a short-term rental in Bend, OR.

Licensing and Permits

Bend requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.

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Tax rates, platform collection details, occupancy limits, operational requirements, and more.

Compiled from 7 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

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12 cited facts for Bend2 cross-checked

Every fact below is taken from the issuing authority's own text. Open a quote to read it verbatim, or follow the source to read it on their page.

Licensing

4 facts

License requiredYes
bendoregon.gov
checked 6 days ago
›Read the wording
“Obtain your Short Term Rental License.”
License fee$255
bendoregon.gov
checked 2 months ago
›Read the wording
“Annual Renewal: $255 + Transportation Fee Supplement*”
What the license is calledShort Term Rental operating license
bendoregon.gov
checked 2 months ago
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“Currently, the Bend Development Code doesn't allow a property owner to keep their Short Term Rental license if the property isn't rented out as a Short Term Rental for more than 12 months.”
Where to applybendoregon.gov ↗
bendoregon.gov
checked 3 months ago
›Read the wording
“Obtain your Short Term Rental License.”

Taxes

5 facts

Lodging tax rateCorroborated10.4%
bendoregon.gov
checked 6 days ago
›Read the wording
“The current Tax Rate is 10.4%.”
Local lodging taxCorroborated10.4%
bendoregon.gov
checked 2 months ago
›Read the wording
“All short term rentals—except those with an infrequent use permit—must pay a room tax of 10.4% of the gross revenue received for short term rental activity.”
Airbnb collects the taxYes
bendoregon.gov

Limits on how you rent

1 fact

Annual night cap30 nights
bendoregon.gov
checked 6 days ago
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“Renting the whole house infrequently for no more than 30 days a year.”

What you have to provide

2 facts

Local contact requiredYes
bendoregon.gov
checked 6 days ago
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“When applying for a Short Term Rental Operating License, or whenever there is a change in your 24/7 emergency contact information you must provide a notice with that information to all neighbors within 250-ft of the short term rental property.”
Off-street parking requiredNo
bendoregon.gov
checked 6 days ago
›Read the wording
“We do not require parking, but if you provide on-site parking, each space needs to be at least 20 feet long and 9 feet wide.”