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STR Regulations for Manzanita, Oregon

Overview: Are Short-Term Rentals Allowed in Manzanita?

Yes, short-term rentals (STRs) are explicitly allowed in Manzanita, Oregon. However, operation is regulated through licensing, capped permits in specific zones, and mandatory compliance with city ordinances. STRs are defined as dwellings rented for less than 30 consecutive nights.

Critical Constraints:

  • Zoning Caps: STR permits are capped in the R2, R3, and SR-R zones (see "STR License Requirements").
  • Uncapped Zones: No permits or caps exist in R4, C-1 (commercial), or LC (limited commercial) zones.
  • Active Waitlist: As of 9/12/2025, 13 applicants are on the waitlist for capped zones. Licenses are granted in the order of approved applications when permits become available.
  • City Licensing Mandatory: Operating an STR requires a Manzanita Certificate of Authority (MCA), issued via city ordinance (Ordinance 10-03).

How to Start a Short-Term Rental Business in Manzanita

  1. Confirm Zoning Eligibility:

    • Review the City Zoning Map to determine your property’s zone.
    • If in R2, R3, or SR-R: Join the waitlist if permits are unavailable. No waitlist exists for R4, C-1, or LC zones.

  2. Secure Licensing & Compliance:

    • Submit a complete STR Application Packet (Download Here) to the City.
    • Pass a city-conducted initial safety inspection (Oregon Residential Specialty Code compliant).
    • Obtain liability insurance (proof required at licensing and renewal).

  3. Setup Operations:

    • Hire/Designate a Local Agent (must live within 10 miles, respond in-person within 20 mins).
    • Install required signage, parking plans, emergency info, and post the MCA license.
    • Register for Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) via Ordinance 16-03 (TLT Form).

Required Documents, Permits, Licenses, and Guidelines

City of Manzanita (Core Requirements)

  1. STR License (MCA #):

    • STR Application Packet (mandatory).
    • Proof of liability insurance.
    • Ownership documentation (title/land sale contract).
    • Initial inspection approval.

  2. Posting & Emergency Compliance:

  3. Tax Compliance:

    • Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) registration and quarterly filing (Ordinance 16-03).

Tillamook County (Additional Rules for Unincorporated Areas)

Specific Regulations: Manzanita (City), Tillamook County, and Oregon State

Manzanita City Ordinances (Ordinance 10-03)

  • Occupancy Limits:
    • Max occupancy = 2 people per sleeping room + 4 additional people.
    • Non-compliant sleeping areas (e.g., no emergency egress) must be locked and excluded from occupancy counts.
  • Parking:
    • Minimum: 2 off-street spaces.
    • Maximum: # bedrooms + 1 vehicle.
    • If insufficient off-street parking: only 1 on-street vehicle allowed.
    • Overnight RV parking prohibited.
  • Noise:
    • Quiet hours: 10 PM – 7 AM (55 dBA limit).
    • Commercial zones (LC/C-1): 70 dBA allowed 10 PM–12 AM.
  • Agent Requirements:
    • Must live within 10 miles, respond to complaints in 20 mins (phone or in-person).
  • License Caps:
  • Renewals:
    • Licenses expire Aug 31 annually. Renewal fees apply (Late Fee Resolution).
    • Re-inspection required every 3 years (or after fire/flood/damage).

Tillamook County

  • STR Caps: Subarea waitlists for overcapacity communities (e.g., Rockaway Beach, Neskowin).
  • Fees: Annual license fees set by Board Order #23-049.
  • Safety: Mandatory compliance with state fire/life safety codes (see county checklist).

Oregon State

  • Transient Lodging Tax (TLT): Statewide 1.8% tax on lodging revenue (administered locally).
  • Building Codes: STRs must comply with Oregon Residential Specialty Code (see city/county inspections).

Contact Information: Local Authority for STRs

City of Manzanita

  • Phone: (503) 812-2514
  • Email/Website: Contact Form
  • Address: 655 Manzanita Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130 (Mon–Thu: 9 AM–4 PM)
  • STR Committee: STR Committee Page

Tillamook County Community Development

  • Program Inquiries: (503) 842-3408 ext. 3315
  • Inspection Line: (503) 842-1815
  • Non-Emergency Hotline: (503) 850-0402
  • Email: Community Development Dept. (via website form)
  • Address: 201 Laurel Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141

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Note: State-level regulations are administered locally (e.g., TLT via city/county). Always confirm current rules with the city or county before proceeding.

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Overview of Manzanita

Manzanita is a small coastal city in Tillamook County on the northern Oregon Coast, home to roughly 600 to 700 year-round residents. Tucked between Neahkahnie Mountain and the Pacific Ocean along Highway 101, the town has a quietly artful, low-key character that draws visitors looking for long beach walks, gallery browsing, and an unhurried pace. It functions as a gateway to some of the most scenic stretches of the Oregon Coast, sitting about 80 miles northwest of Portland — a drive of roughly an hour and forty-five minutes when traffic cooperates — and a short hop from the larger communities of Tillamook to the south and Cannon Beach to the north. The seven miles of uninterrupted sand that make up Manzanita Beach are the town's signature feature, and the compact downtown of Laneda Avenue, with its coffee shops, independent bookstores, and small eateries, gives the place a walkable, neighborhood feel that feels worlds away from busier resort destinations.

Just north of town, Oswald West State Park anchors one of the most beloved stretches of coastline in Oregon, with short trails leading through old-growth forest to Cape Falcon and the secluded beaches of Short Beach and Smugglers Cove. The park's main parking area is only about a ten-minute drive from Manzanita, and it offers an immediate immersion in the kind of rugged headland, tide pool, and surf scenery that defines the northern coast. Hikers can also pick up the segment of the Oregon Coast Trail that passes through the park, which makes the area especially appealing for visitors who want to combine a base in town with serious outdoor access.

A few minutes south, Neahkahnie Mountain rises to nearly 1,700 feet and offers a handful of trail options, including the steep Neahkahnie Mountain Trail that climbs from the highway to a historic viewpoint with sweeping vistas of the ocean, Nehalem Bay, and the Coast Range. Locals also know the mountain for its role in the legends of buried pirate treasure, a story that has shaped the town's identity since the nineteenth century. The summit viewpoint is roughly a fifteen- to twenty-minute drive from most spots in Manzanita, depending on which trailhead visitors choose.

About twenty miles south, the Tillamook Creamery draws a steady stream of visitors with its visitor center, cheese-making observation deck, and generous samples, making it one of the most visited free attractions in the state. It also serves as a useful orientation stop for renters interested in the broader Tillamook County dairy country, the Tillamook Forest, and the bay and harbor communities of Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach. The combination of a quiet, walkable downtown, a wide and uncrowded beach, and quick access to some of the most photographed coastline in the Pacific Northwest makes Manzanita a particularly strong base for short-term rentals that appeal to couples, families, and outdoor travelers who want a relaxed home base with serious day-trip potential in every direction.

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