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Bandon

Strict
OregonUpdated Feb 10, 2026
Gold-standard verification1% sourced

Cross-referenced against 5 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Jan 30, 2026Sources 5

Summary

Plain-english overview

The City of Bandon strictly regulates short-term rentals through Chapter 5.44 of the Municipal Code, including a total city-wide cap of 100 permits. Permits are restricted to certain residential and commercial zones, prohibit the use of ADUs, and require a high initial application fee of $1,000.

Restriction level

Severity 48
Classification
Strict
48
Severity

Why this classification

  • High permit fee: $1000
  • Limited to 1 property per owner
  • Tenants cannot host
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To host an Airbnb in Bandon, you must first secure one of the 100 available city-wide permits. You cannot use an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or a multi-family unit as a short-term rental; it must be a single-family home in an allowed zone. You will need to pay a $1,000 initial fee and pass a safety inspection. Once permitted, you must collect a 6% local tax and file reports every quarter, even if the platforms handle the actual payment of the tax for you.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$1,000
Processing time30-60 days

7 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1A city-wide cap of 100 permits exists; if the cap is full, you will be placed on a waiting list.
  2. 2Short-term rentals are strictly prohibited in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
  3. 3You must have a local representative available 24/7 who can respond to the property within 30 minutes.
  4. 4The initial application fee is $1,000, which is significantly higher than neighboring jurisdictions.
  5. 5Permits do not transfer with property sales; new owners must apply for a new permit (and may face the cap).
  6. 6Off-street parking is strictly required; guests cannot park on the street.
  7. 7Only one STR permit is allowed per person/entity.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility8 rules
  • Bandon limits hosts to a maximum of 1 STR properties per owner.
  • Bandon does NOT allow tenants to host STRs. Only property owners may operate short-term rentals.
  • Bandon allows STRs in the following property types: Single-family detached dwellings.
  • Bandon: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
Requirements13 rules
  • Bandon STR warning: Non-Transferable: If you sell your property, the permit becomes null and void; the new owner must apply from scratch.
  • Bandon STR warning: Property Age: The house must be at least three years old before it can be used as a vacation rental.
  • Bandon STR warning: Minimum Activity: Your permit will be revoked if the home isn't rented for at least 10 nights in a calendar year.
Application process10 rules
  • Bandon extended permit requirement: A $25 fee is required for the mandatory saturation study prior to application.
  • Bandon STR permit - Step 2: Conditional Use Permit Application. Submit a Type III Conditional Use Permit application to the Planning Department. Required documents: Site Plan, Parking Plan, Local Contact Info. Time: 90 days. Cost: 750.
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Bandon charges a registration fee of $750 (one_time). Extended/additional fee: $25 (A $25 fee is required for the mandatory saturation study prior to application.).
Taxes3 rules
  • Bandon: Airbnb Tax: Airbnb does NOT collect or remit the 9.5% city tax for you; you are responsible for quarterly filings.
  • Bandon charges a Transient Occupancy Tax of 9.5%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting this tax. Note: Airbnb does NOT remit TOT to the City of Bandon; hosts must remit it themselves. Expedia/Vrbo may remit as TLIs.
Limits & restrictions6 rules
  • Bandon: Single Ownership: You are limited to holding an interest in only ONE vacation rental permit in the city.
  • Bandon occupancy calculation: 3 people per bedroom, up to a maximum of 10 people.. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
  • Bandon limits STRs to a maximum of 10 guests. Formula: 3 people per bedroom, up to a maximum of 10 people.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Bandon requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Tsunami Evacuation Route Map must be posted in a conspicuous location., A 96-gallon garbage receptacle must be provided., Weekly garbage collection is mandatory..
Penalties3 rules
  • Bandon: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
  • Bandon: Minimum Activity: Your permit will be revoked if the home isn't rented for at least 10 nights in a calendar year.
  • Bandon enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Varies by violation. Permit may be revoked for violations.
Exemptions3 rules
  • Bandon exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.
  • Bandon: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • Bandon: Saturation Limit: You cannot apply if more than 30% of homes within 250 feet are already short-term rentals.

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Bandon

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steps completed
Step 1

Verify Zoning and Cap

Contact Bandon Planning to ensure your property is in an allowed zone and check if the precinct cap (currently 100 city-wide) has been reached.

1-3 days
Official resource
Step 2

Submit STR Application

Complete the STR Permit application including the site plan and local representative info.

1 week$1,000
Documents needed
  • Site Plan
  • Floor Plan
  • Insurance Certificate
Official resource
Step 3

Safety Inspection

Schedule a fire and life safety inspection with the City/Fire Marshal.

2 weeks
Step 4

Post Permit and Guest Rules

Once issued, the permit number must be displayed in all advertising and the guest info folder must be placed in the unit.

1 day

Frequently asked questions

5 answered

Disclaimer

Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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