Auburn

Short-term rentals in the City of Auburn are classified as either 'Homestays' (primary residence) or 'Short-Term Non-Primary Rentals' (STNPR). All operators must obtain a zoning permit and a city business license, and are subject to a 7% local lodging tax. STNPRs are limited to operating 240 days per calendar year, while Homestays have varying occupancy limits depending on owner presence and zoning district.

To host an Airbnb in the City of Auburn, you must first determine if your property is your primary residence ('Homestay') or an investment property ('Non-Primary'). Both require you to get a permit from the Planning Department and a business license from the Revenue Office. You must pay $105 for your first-year license, and thereafter you'll pay 1.5% of your gross rental income annually. Be aware that apartments are generally prohibited from being used as STRs, and non-primary rentals are capped at 240 nights per year. You're also required to collect and pay a 7% city lodging tax every month.