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Board of County Commissioners makes Short-Term Rental Program Permanent - Clackamas County

Detected July 17, 2026 · in Short-Term Rental Operators

Clackamas County has made its Short-Term Rental Program permanent, meaning existing regulations are now ongoing and new hosts must comply with permitting, zoning, and occupancy tax requirements.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Short-Term Rental Operators space on July 17, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All short-term rental operators in Clackamas County, including whole-home hosts, multi-unit managers, new hosts, and those in HOA-restricted areas. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately for new hosts; existing hosts should verify compliance within 30 days.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Short-Term Rental Operators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The Short-Term Rental Program, previously temporary, is now permanent. No immediate rule changes, but enforcement and compliance expectations are now ongoing.

Who it affects

All short-term rental operators in Clackamas County, including whole-home hosts, multi-unit managers, new hosts, and those in HOA-restricted areas.

What you must do

Ensure your STR is properly permitted, zoned correctly, and that you are collecting and remitting occupancy taxes. New hosts must apply for a permit before listing.

Deadline

Immediately for new hosts; existing hosts should verify compliance within 30 days.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxOejE3RjJvQkFJNjB4ZmFfaHphZWdZc3dvZjU5em92ejJjbUd3OTlpSGFsdVVNTzNsTk95SGJXZmkxQVo0dmRtSWRCSzVvcWdZUS1ZMkFvNmxXMzhwa1hUOUt6NGJNZTZNcEc4VlpqVEl5MmJnX1hjR2FwOEdNdUpia0thQnJzT1BrdmpPbFk0MjJGYVU5bjdvbTNULU52SldaVGlWRHZZT3FKTi1kM2JuWnFn?oc=5

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