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Newberg

Permissive
OregonUpdated Mar 12, 2026
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Summary

Plain-english overview

Newberg requires a land use permit, a city business license, and tax registration for all short-term rentals, subject to a city-wide cap of 2% of total households.

Restriction level

Severity 18
Classification
Permissive
18
Severity

Why this classification

  • High permit fee: $624
  • Tenants cannot host
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • Safety standards required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To operate a short-term rental in Newberg, you must obtain land use approval (Type II Special Use Permit), a city business license, and register for local lodging taxes. The city limits the total number of rentals to 2% of all households (187 for the year 2025) and requires owners to notify neighbors within 500 feet annually. Permits are tied to the owner and generally expire if the property is sold.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$624
Processing time4-8 weeks
Max fine$5,000

5 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1City-wide cap of 2% of total households (187 total permits for 2025).
  2. 2New permits 'run with the person', meaning they expire upon sale of the property.
  3. 3Required 500-foot 'Good Neighbor Notice' must be mailed annually by the operator.
  4. 4Must provide at least 2 off-street parking spaces regardless of size; homes with 5+ bedrooms require more.
  5. 5Local manager must be located within 40 miles of the rental.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility6 rules
  • Newberg: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
  • Newberg prohibits STRs in the following property types: ADU, Multi-family, RV, Tent, Temporary shelter.
  • Newberg allows STRs in the following property types: Detached Single Family.
  • Newberg does NOT allow tenants to host STRs. Only property owners may operate short-term rentals.
Requirements15 rules
  • Newberg requires liability insurance for STR hosts. Proof of liability insurance is generally required for the business license.
  • Newberg STR warning: City-wide cap of 2% of total households (187 total permits for 2025).
Application process8 rules
  • Newberg extended permit requirement: Annual business license fee (base rate)
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Newberg charges a registration fee of $624 (one_time). Extended/additional fee: $143 (Annual business license fee (base rate)).
Taxes2 rules
  • Newberg charges a Transient Lodging Tax of 0.09%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: As of September 2025, platforms like Airbnb and VRBO are required to collect and remit city TLT.
  • Oregon has a state sales tax of 0.015% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions5 rules
  • Newberg occupancy calculation: 2 per bedroom, up to a maximum of 15. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
  • Newberg limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
  • Newberg enforces quiet hours: 10pm-7am.
  • Newberg limits STRs to a maximum of 15 guests. Formula: 2 per bedroom, up to a maximum of 15
  • Newberg: City-wide cap of 2% of total households (187 total permits for 2025).
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Newberg requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Annual Good Neighbor Notice to all properties within 500 feet, Posting of local manager contact info, Weekly refuse collection, Designation of local manager within 40 miles.
Penalties2 rules
  • Newberg enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: $2,000 fine. Second offense: $5,000 fine. Third offense: $5,000 fine. Maximum fine: 5000. Permit may be revoked for violations.
  • Newberg: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Newberg: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • Newberg exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays, Bed and Breakfasts (regulated under separate standards).

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Newberg

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steps completed
Step 1

Check City-Wide Cap

Verify with the Community Development Department if permits are available under the 2% household cap (187 total for 2025).

1 dayFree
Official resource
Step 2

Submit Land Use Application

Apply for a Type II Special Use Permit. This involves a completeness review and a period for public comment.

30-60 days$624
Documents needed
  • Site plan
  • Floor plan
  • Parking plan
Official resource
Step 3

Apply for City Business License

Once land use is approved, register for a city business license.

1-2 weeks$143
Documents needed
  • Approved land use permit
Official resource
Step 4

Register for Transient Lodging Tax

Register with the Finance Department to collect and remit the 9% local tax.

1 weekFree
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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