2025/2026 Short-Term Rental License Renewals
Renewal Period Will Open in June 2025
- Renewal applications will be completed online.
- Property owners will receive an email with a link and instructions in early June.
- Completed application and payment must be received no later than July 31, 2025, or license will expire.
Get ready to renew!
Prepare the following documents for upload in pdf or image format.
- Image of house or address identifier that is visible from the street. (Image taken from the street)
- Image of required identification sign posted on property and visible from the street. (Image taken from the street)
- 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)
- 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.
- Statement of liability insurance coverage from insurance company.
See the STR F.A.Q. : https://corb.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STR-FAQSheet.pdf – 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
Quick Links
Short Term Rental Regulations
Forms
F.A.Q. & Fees
- New STR License-$500.00
- STR Renewal License-$500.00
- STR License Transfer-$500.00
- STR Under Construction Application-$95.00
- STR Waiting List Application-$95.00