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Gold Beach

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OregonUpdated Apr 10, 2026
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Cross-referenced against 0 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

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Summary

Plain-english overview

Short-term rentals in Gold Beach are primarily permitted in commercial zones and require a city business license, while new permits in residential areas are currently subject to a pause or significant restrictions.

Restriction level

Severity 8
Classification
Moderate
8
Severity

Why this classification

  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To host a vacation rental in Gold Beach, your property must typically be located in the 4-C Commercial zone. You are required to obtain an annual city business license and register for transient lodging taxes. Be aware that the city has recently limited new permits in many residential neighborhoods to preserve local housing.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$88
Processing time1 week

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1New permits are essentially paused in many residential zones within city limits.
  2. 2ADUs and Tiny Houses are strictly prohibited from being used as vacation rentals (Ordinance 660).
  3. 3Occupancy is strictly limited to 2 people per bedroom plus 4 additional guests.
  4. 4Quiet hours are mandatory from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility6 rules
  • Gold Beach: ADUs and Tiny Houses are strictly prohibited from being used as vacation rentals (Ordinance 660).
  • Gold Beach: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
  • Gold Beach does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Requirements11 rules
  • Gold Beach requires liability insurance for STR hosts. Standard commercial liability or vacation rental specific insurance is required as part of the business license process.
Application process7 rules
  • Gold Beach STR permit - Step 3: Register for Transient Lodging Tax. Register with the Oregon Department of Revenue and the City for the collection and remittance of the 7% city tax and 1.5% state tax. Required documents: TLT Registration Form. Time: 1 week.
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Gold Beach charges a registration fee of $88 (annual).
Taxes1 rule
  • Gold Beach charges a Transient Lodging Tax of 0.07%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: Airbnb and VRBO generally remit the 1.5% state tax and 7% city tax.
Limits & restrictions6 rules
  • Gold Beach enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.
  • Gold Beach: New permits are essentially paused in many residential zones within city limits.
  • Gold Beach limits stays to a maximum of 30 nights.
  • Gold Beach limits STRs to a maximum of 12 guests. Formula: 2 per bedroom plus 4 additional
  • Gold Beach: Occupancy is strictly limited to 2 people per bedroom plus 4 additional guests.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Gold Beach requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Floor plan posted near entrance, Visible house numbers (minimum 3 inches height), Locking cover for hot tubs.
Penalties2 rules
  • Gold Beach: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
  • Gold Beach enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Varies by code violation. Permit may be revoked for violations.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Gold Beach exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.
  • Gold Beach: 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 Gold Beach

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steps completed
Step 1

Verify Zoning Eligibility

Confirm the property is located in the 4-C Commercial zone or an approved residential area, as many zones currently have a pause on new permits.

1-3 daysFree
Documents needed
  • Zoning Map Reference
Official resource
Step 2

Apply for City Business License

Submit a business license application to the City of Gold Beach. This is the primary permit required for STR operations within city limits.

1 week$88
Documents needed
  • Business License Application Form
Official resource
Step 3

Register for Transient Lodging Tax

Register with the Oregon Department of Revenue and the City for the collection and remittance of the 7% city tax and 1.5% state tax.

1 weekFree
Documents needed
  • TLT Registration Form
Official resource
Step 4

Schedule Safety Inspection

Coordinate with the local fire marshal or building inspector to verify smoke alarms, CO detectors, and fire extinguishers are compliant.

1-2 weeksFree
Documents needed
  • Fire Safety Checklist

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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