City of Dayton

*Disclaimer: Short Term Rental regulations are in a constant state of change. I provide and update information on individual city regulations as I’m able, but it should in no way be taken as legal advice. Please do your own due-diligence and take the necessary steps to operate a legal business in your area.

Here is the City of Dayton webpage with links to their STR permitting information:

https://www.ci.dayton.or.us/page/city_short_term_rentals

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO APPLY:

  • You will need to obtain a City of Dayton Business Registration. Business Registrations expire annually on December 31st and the annual fee is $25. - https://www.ci.dayton.or.us/upload/page/0164/Business%20Registration%20Brochure%202018.pdf

  • You will need to Register your business/Short Term Rental for Transient Lodging Tax - https://www.ci.dayton.or.us/upload/page/0164/TLT%20Packet%20-%20Scanned.pdf

  • You will need to fill out and submit a Request to Operate form (You’ll need your Business Registration and Transient Lodging Tax numbers first in order to complete the Request to Operate form.) - https://www.ci.dayton.or.us/upload/page/0164/Request%20to%20Operate%204-9-19.pdf

  • Short Term Rentals are allowed in residential zones as long as they are owner occupied

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Short Term Rentals are allowed as long as the primary structure is owner occupied and it is allowed within the applicable zone. ADUs must be a legal dwelling unit, proof and property inspection may be required.

  • The application requires a Floor Plan of the home which must include:

    • Site Address

    • Name, address, email and phone numbers of Applicant or Property Owners

    • Type of Dwelling Unit (i.e. single family home, duplex, accessory dwelling unit, etc.)

    • Number of Bedrooms

    • Layout of the structure with room labels and square footage

    • Maximum occupancy

    • Map and Tax Lot number or tax account number for subject property

    • On minimum Size Paper 8 1/2” x 11”

MUNICIPAL CODE:

Short Term Rental Code

Zoning Code

Definitions

Accessory Dwelling Units