Confirm the Property
Verify the address, jurisdiction, property type, eligibility rules, and private restrictions.
Before you list
Bend Operating License: Step-by-Step
Prepare the Bend Operating License: eligibility, documents, fees, application steps, verification, and renewal.
- Property eligibility
- Official sources
- You control every submission
Approval path
One Property, One Ordered Path from Requirements to Renewal.
Prepare 7 Readiness Checks
Bring the host, ownership, residence, tax, insurance, and supporting records into one file.
Follow 4 Ordered Stages
Work through the government sequence, then retain the submitted record and confirmation.
Verify and Maintain
Confirm the issued approval, publish required details, and track taxes, changes, and renewal.
What You Will Complete
The goal is an active Bend Short-Term Rental Operating License tied to the correct operator, property, tax accounts, and listing information.
A Bend short-term rental requires land-use approval, business registration, and an operating license before hosting. For Bend Operating License application, apply this page-specific condition: Owner occupancy can affect the land-use path but does not replace required approvals. Owner occupancy can affect the land-use path but does not replace required approvals.
After land-use approval, apply for the operating license within 60 days. A renewal submitted within 30 days after expiration carries a late fee. For Bend Operating License application, apply this page-specific condition: Owner occupancy can affect the land-use path but does not replace required approvals. Owner occupancy can affect the land-use path but does not replace required approvals.
Before You Apply
Confirm jurisdiction and eligibility
Match the street address to Bend authority and confirm the property class can use Bend Short-Term Rental Operating License. If either the boundary or eligible-use result differs, stop before opening the application.
RequiredResolve the residence rule
Owner occupancy can affect the land-use path but does not replace required approvals. Save the records that prove this classification; if the operator or dwelling cannot meet it, choose a lawful rental path before paying a fee.
RequiredType I or Type II land-use application and site information
Use a current type i or type ii land-use application and site information record that matches the applicant and rental property.
RequiredOwner, operator, and 24/7 emergency-contact details
Use a current owner, operator, and 24/7 emergency-contact details record that matches the applicant and rental property.
RequiredDeclaration of notice and neighboring-property records
Use a current declaration of notice and neighboring-property records record that matches the applicant and rental property.
RequiredActive City of Bend business registration
Use a current active city of bend business registration record that matches the applicant and rental property.
RequiredRoom-tax, safety, and proof-of-use records
Use a current room-tax, safety, and proof-of-use records record that matches the applicant and rental property.
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Application Steps
Complete the process through the official City of Bend Short-Term Rentals.
Step 1: Confirm the land-use path
Check zoning, property type, and separation requirements. Success means step 1 is accepted for Bend Short-Term Rental Operating License and its result is saved with the exact property record. If the authority returns a correction or pending status, close that item before continuing.
Step 2: Obtain land-use approval
Submit property records and complete the required notice process. For Bend Operating License application, apply this page-specific condition: After land-use approval, apply for the operating license within 60 days. A renewal submitted within 30 days after expiration carries a late fee. The City currently lists Type I land-use review at $1,380.26 plus a 4% surcharge and Type II at $3,840.31 plus 4%; the initial operating license is $360 plus the transportation supplement. Success means step 2 is accepted for Bend Short-Term Rental Operating License and its result is saved with the exact property record. If the authority returns a correction or pending status, close that item before continuing.
Review the submitted-application confirmation and follow the portal's payment instructions. The displayed project details and fee are example values and are not a standard STR charge. Step 3: Register the business and taxes
Create the City business and applicable lodging-tax accounts. For Bend Operating License application, apply this page-specific condition: Bend imposes a 10.4% room tax on covered gross STR revenue in addition to Oregon transient lodging tax. Bend imposes a 10.4% room tax on covered gross STR revenue in addition to Oregon transient lodging tax. Success means the responsible tax account accepts the property and its assigned filing schedule is saved. If a marketplace handles collection, confirm the operator report still required for direct or zero-activity periods.
Step 4: Apply for the operating license
Complete the final license step and calendar annual renewal. For Bend Operating License application, apply this page-specific condition: Complete the land-use review and the safety and property certifications required for the operating license. The land-use process requires the applicable neighborhood notice; the City application materials use a 250-foot notice area. Success means the official portal accepts the complete Bend Short-Term Rental Operating License submission and returns a property-specific reference number. Resolve any incomplete checklist or payment error before creating another filing.
City of Bend Short-Term Rentals
Official Bend application information and entry point.
Verify the Result
Confirm government status is active
Success means the issuing record shows Bend Short-Term Rental Operating License as active for the exact property and operator. A receipt, draft, correction notice, or pending status is not approval; resolve it with Bend authority before accepting a stay.
RequiredCheck the listing number and property
Match the issued number, address, unit, operator, and expiration to every Bend listing. Correct a missing number or property mismatch before the listing is made bookable.
RequiredCalendar filing and renewal
Bend room-tax returns are monthly or quarterly based on revenue; reconcile marketplace collection and direct bookings with the Oregon return. Renew the operating license annually. The City currently lists $260 plus a transportation supplement of $204.80 for whole-house rentals or $110.59 for others.
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Common Causes of Delay or Denial
Wrong jurisdiction or property category
A Bend Operating License application filing belongs only in Bend authority's program and the eligible property class for Bend Short-Term Rental Operating License. If the address, zoning/use result, or approval category differs, correct that decision before resubmitting.
Applicant and property records do not match
Reconcile the applicant name, street and unit, ownership or tenancy record, tax account, and portal profile used for Bend Short-Term Rental Operating License. Fix the source record that is wrong instead of uploading another conflicting copy.
Missing inspection, insurance, or notice
Complete the land-use review and the safety and property certifications required for the operating license. Bend does not identify insurance as a universal operating-license attachment on its STR overview; review the current application for property-specific attachments. The land-use process requires the applicable neighborhood notice; the City application materials use a 250-foot notice area.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I operate while the Bend application is pending?
After land-use approval, apply for the operating license within 60 days. A renewal submitted within 30 days after expiration carries a late fee. The Bend Operating License application answer also depends on this local rule: Bend imposes a 10.4% room tax on covered gross STR revenue in addition to Oregon transient lodging tax. Bend imposes a 10.4% room tax on covered gross STR revenue in addition to Oregon transient lodging tax.
How much does the Bend application cost?
The City currently lists Type I land-use review at $1,380.26 plus a 4% surcharge and Type II at $3,840.31 plus 4%; the initial operating license is $360 plus the transportation supplement. The Bend Operating License application answer also depends on this local rule: Bend imposes a 10.4% room tax on covered gross STR revenue in addition to Oregon transient lodging tax. Bend imposes a 10.4% room tax on covered gross STR revenue in addition to Oregon transient lodging tax.
How often does the Bend approval renew?
The operating license renews annually. Renew the operating license annually. The City currently lists $260 plus a transportation supplement of $204.80 for whole-house rentals or $110.59 for others.