Walla Walla

Short-term rentals in the City of Walla Walla are regulated under Title 20.170, requiring a specific Land Use Permit and a safety inspection. The city distinguishes between owner-occupied (Type I) and non-owner occupied (Type II) rentals, with the latter subject to a strict one-per-block-face density limit.

To host an Airbnb in the City of Walla Walla, you must first determine if your property is eligible based on local density caps, as only one non-owner occupied rental is allowed per block. You will need to apply for a $400 short-term rental permit, obtain a city business license, and pass a safety inspection. Once permitted, you are required to pay a 4% lodging tax and follow occupancy limits based on your number of bedrooms. Remember that ADUs (like basement apartments) built after 2018 cannot be used as short-term rentals.