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Dundee

Strict
OregonUpdated Mar 30, 2026
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Summary

Plain-english overview

Short-term rentals in Dundee require a Type II permit, are limited to single-family homes with a 500-foot separation requirement, and are capped at 5% of the city's housing stock.

Restriction level

Severity 41
Classification
Strict
41
Severity

Why this classification

  • Moderate permit fee: $400
  • 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 a short-term rental in Dundee, you must obtain a Type II Land Use permit and a city business license. Rentals are only allowed in single-family houses, and you cannot have an STR within 500 feet of another one. Additionally, you can only own one STR permit in the city and must provide at least two off-street parking spaces.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$400
Processing time4-8 weeks

5 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1500-foot separation rule from any other existing STR.
  2. 2City-wide cap: Total STRs cannot exceed 5% of single-family housing stock.
  3. 3Only one STR permit allowed per owner.
  4. 4ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) are explicitly prohibited from being used as STRs.
  5. 5The permit is personal to the owner and does not transfer upon sale of the property.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility9 rules
  • Dundee prohibits STRs in the following property types: ADU, Duplex, Condo, Apartment, Townhouse.
  • Dundee: City-wide cap: Total STRs cannot exceed 5% of single-family housing stock.
  • Dundee limits hosts to a maximum of 1 STR properties per owner.
  • Dundee does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Requirements14 rules
  • Dundee STR warning: 500-foot separation rule from any other existing STR.
  • Dundee requires liability insurance for STR hosts. Proof of property insurance required with application.
  • Dundee: Hosts must report their rental activity monthly to the city, even if platforms collect taxes.
  • Dundee: Only one STR permit allowed per owner.
Application process8 rules
  • Dundee STR permit - Step 4: Register for Transient Room Tax. Register with the city finance department to collect and remit the 10% room tax. Required documents: Tax Registration Form. Time: 1 week.
  • Dundee extended permit requirement: Estimated annual business license fee
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Dundee charges a registration fee of $400 (one_time). Extended/additional fee: $100 (Estimated annual business license fee).
Taxes1 rule
  • Dundee charges a Transient Room Fee of 0.1%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting this tax. Note: Airbnb remits state tax but not Dundee city tax; hosts must remit city tax directly.
Limits & restrictions5 rules
  • Dundee limits STRs to a maximum of 10 guests. Formula: 2 per bedroom + 2, not to exceed 10 total
  • Dundee limits stays to a maximum of 28 nights.
  • Dundee enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.
  • Dundee occupancy calculation: 2 per bedroom + 2, not to exceed 10 total. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Dundee requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Local representative within 10 miles, House rules posted, Site plan showing parking.
Penalties2 rules
  • Dundee enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Citation and potential permit revocation. Permit may be revoked for violations.
  • Dundee: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Dundee exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays, Infrequent STRs (<30 days/year) follow Type I process.
  • Dundee: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Dundee

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steps completed
Step 1

Verify Property Eligibility

Ensure the property is a single-family home and is not within 500 feet of an existing STR. Check the city's 5% concentration cap.

1 weekFree
Official resource
Step 2

Apply for Type II STR Permit

Submit a Type II land use application including a site plan, floor plan, and narrative explaining compliance with DMC 17.203.240.

4-6 weeks$400
Documents needed
  • Site Plan
  • Floor Plan
  • Compliance Narrative
Official resource
Step 3

Obtain City Business License

Register for a business license with the City of Dundee.

1-2 weeks$100
Documents needed
  • Business License Application
Official resource
Step 4

Register for Transient Room Tax

Register with the city finance department to collect and remit the 10% room tax.

1 weekFree
Documents needed
  • Tax Registration Form
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

4 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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