For Emergencies dial:  911               911 Non-Emergency Dispatch: 503-815-1911

For Emergencies dial:  911

911 Non-Emergency Dispatch: 503-815-1911

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2025/2026 Short-Term Rental License Renewals

STR License Renewal Period Open Now

  • Renewal applications must be completed online at the renewal link below.
  • STR owners must have access to a valid email account to complete the renewal process.
  • Completed application and payment must be received no later than July 31, 2025, or license will expire.
  • Certificates will be emailed to STR owners to print.
  • Review the STR Registration How To Guide before you begin.

Get ready to renew!
Prepare the following documents for upload in pdf or image format. Renewals must be completed in one session. You will not be able to save your progress and return later.

  1. Image of house or address identifier that is visible from the street. (Image taken from the street)
  2. Image of required identification sign posted on property and visible from the street. (Image taken from the street)
  3. Close up image of identification sign including short-term rental license number, email address and a contact telephone number for the owner or local agent. (Leave license number blank if new application)
  4. Parking plan diagram notice outlining the required off-street parking provided within the rental that identifies the number and location of off-street parking spaces for renters.
  5. Statement of liability insurance coverage from insurance company.

See the STR F.A.Q. for information and examples.

Vacation Rental Information

Property owners renting homes on a short term basis are required to have a short term rental license and pay Transient Room Tax (TRT). The following forms and ordinances offer home owners the information they will need to legally rent houses for short periods of time within Rockaway Beach city limits.

Transient Room Tax is paid quarterly on the fiscal year calendar.

Transient Room Tax Due Dates

1st quarter
January – March
Due by April 30th

2nd quarter
April – June
Due by July 30th

3rd quarter
July – September
Due by October 30th

4th quarter
October – December
Due by January 30th

SHORT TERM RENTAL 2024-2025 RENEWAL INFORMATION

Short-Term Rental renewal notices were issued on September 13, 2024

Quick Links

Rockaway Beach Community Grants

Information and applications for the various grants available including general, facade & off-season tourism grants

Rockaway Beach Grant Writing Classes

Tillamook County Visitor’s Association will hold a grant writing class to assist Rockaway Beach businesses with the City of Rockaway Beach’s grant application process.

The same class is offered at 2 different times

Rockaway Beach Civic Facility
November 9, 2023
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Off Season Tourism Marketing Grants

Grants up to $3,000 for off season marketing

Facade Improvement Grant

Grants up to $20,000 to assist in making buildings more attractive and accessible to visitors