Spokane

Short-term rentals (STRs) in Spokane require a specific administrative permit, a city-endorsed state business license, and annual safety certification.

To host a short-term rental in Spokane, you must apply for a city permit and a state business license. You are generally limited to one rental per property (like a single house or ADU), and you must pass a fire safety inspection and notify your neighbors if you are in a residential zone. The combined tax rate for guests is 13.1%, which includes state and local sales and lodging taxes.