What should Florence hosts know about accessory dwelling units (adus) are?

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are explicitly prohibited from being used as short-term rentals under FCC 10-10-6-C.

What should Florence hosts know about the total tax rate is?

The total tax rate is 10.5%, which includes a 4% City tax, 5% Lane County tax, and 1.5% State tax.

What are the key requirements for Florence hosts?

Quarterly tax returns must be filed with the city even if zero revenue was earned for the quarter.

What are the permit fees in Florence?

Renewals must be postmarked by December 31st to avoid a hefty 50% late fee.

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Eligibility6 rules

Florence prohibits STRs in the following property types: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Florence: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are explicitly prohibited from being used as short-term rentals under FCC 10-10-6-C.
Florence: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.

Requirements7 rules

Florence STR warning: The total tax rate is 10.5%, which includes a 4% City tax, 5% Lane County tax, and 1.5% State tax.
Florence STR warning: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are explicitly prohibited from being used as short-term rentals under FCC 10-10-6-C.
Florence STR warning: Renewals must be postmarked by December 31st to avoid a hefty 50% late fee.

Application process8 rules

Step-by-step guide to get an STR permit in Florence: Step 1: Verify Property Eligibility - Confirm the property is not an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and is located within a residential or commercial zone where residential use is permitted. Estimated time: 1 day. More info: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/as/short-term-rental-housing-resources Step 2: Register for State Transient Lodging Tax - Register with the Oregon Department of Revenue to obtain a tax ID for collecting and remitting the 1.5% state tax. Estimated time: 1-5 days. More info: https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/Pages/transient-lodging.aspx Step 3: Register for Local Transient Lodging Tax - Submit a TLT Registration Form to the City of Florence to receive a Certificate of Authority for local tax collection (combined 9% city/county rate). Documents needed: TLT Registration Form. Estimated time: 1 week. More info: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/as/transient-lodging-tax-tlt Step 4: Apply for City Business License - Apply for an annual business license from the City of Florence. Licenses must be renewed by December 31st each year. Documents needed: Business License Application, Certificate of Authority (from step 3). Estimated time: 1-2 weeks. Cost: 80. More info: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/as/business-licenses

Fees & costs2 rules

Florence charges a registration fee of $80 (annual).
Florence: Renewals must be postmarked by December 31st to avoid a hefty 50% late fee.

Taxes4 rules

Florence charges a Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) of 0.04%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Note: Airbnb typically remits the state-level tax (1.5%); hosts should verify if local city (4%) and county (5%) taxes are collected by the platform or require direct remittance.
Oregon has a state sales tax of 0.015% that applies to STR rentals.

Limits & restrictions1 rule

Florence limits stays to a maximum of 30 nights.

Safety requirements1 rule

Florence requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher.

Penalties2 rules

Florence enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: 50% late fee for business license renewals. Permit may be revoked for violations.
Florence: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.

Exemptions2 rules

Florence: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
Florence exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays, Federal employees on official business.

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