Clackamas County, Oregon: short-term rental tax and permit guide
Covers unincorporated Clackamas County (Mt Hood, Welches, Government Camp). Cities have their own rules. Last checked Oct 2026. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | 6% county transient lodging tax (TLT). Oregon's state 1.5% lodging tax is separate and is collected by Airbnb. |
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| Does Airbnb collect it? | Clackamas County is not on Airbnb's list of Oregon jurisdictions where it collects local tax (Airbnb help article 2324, checked Oct 2026). In our founder's own payouts, Airbnb sent no county tax. Plan to file yourself. |
| Who files | The operator, under a county Certificate of Authority. |
| How often / due | Monthly, due the 15th of the following month; delinquent after the last day of that month. |
| Zero returns? | Yes, monthly reports are required including zero months. |
| Collection credit | Operators keep 5% of the tax as a collection reimbursement when filed on time. |
| Late penalty | Late returns use the delinquent form and add a penalty (10%) plus interest (1%). Our founder learned this the hard way. |
| Registration / permit | STR registration required before advertising; registration number must appear in every ad; 2-year term. Program made permanent June 30, 2026. |
| Other fees | STR administration fee, raised from 0.85% to 1.5% of occupancy charges effective July 1, 2026 (CPI-indexed). Separate from TLT. |
| Where to file | County e-pay: apps.clackamas.us/pay/finance (late: /late.jsp). Card payments carry a ~2.8% fee; bank transfer is free. |
Common mistakes
- Assuming Airbnb pays the county 6% because it pays Oregon's state tax.
- Skipping zero months.
- Forgetting the separate STR fee.
Sources
- clackamas.us/finance/transient
- clackamas.us/str
- Clackamas e-pay
- Airbnb: Oregon tax collection
- Clackamas County Code 8.02, 8.10.050 and fee schedule Appendix A (docs.clackamas.us)
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