Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Eugene, OR (2026)

Whether Eugene, OR permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department through their official website to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.

Statewide Preemption

Registration Requirements

Whether short-term rental registration is required in Eugene has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Eugene beyond standard property codes.

• •Eugene STR registration required for all rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days
• •Primary residence requirement — host must have lived at property as primary home 6+ months
• •Whole-home STR capped at 90 nights per calendar year when host not present
• •University Impact Area STR: additional limits may apply near UO campus neighborhoods due to housing scarcity
• •Local contact person required for out-of-town hosts
• •Registration number required on all platform listings
• •Oregon Transient Lodging Tax (1.8% state) plus Lane County Tax collected by platforms
• •Maximum 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Eugene are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠$250 per day for STR without valid registration
• ⚠$500 per violation for noise or occupancy violations
• ⚠Registration revocation for repeat violations

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