Deschutes County News - Update on Short Term Rental Restrictions - 4/8/2020
Hello,
You are receiving this email because you have a vacation rental registered with Deschutes County.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved and executed an order prohibiting short term rental stays in the rural, unincorporated areas of Deschutes County. The order, which went into effect last week:
- Prohibits stays of less than 30 days in vacation rentals, short-term rentals, inns and bed and breakfasts
- Does not apply to short term rentals within the cities of Bend, La Pine, Redmond or Sisters
- Includes short term rentals in Black Butte Ranch, Eagle Crest, Pronghorn, Sunriver, Tetherow and other rentals in the rural, unincorporated areas of Deschutes County.
- Does not prohibit reservations needed for permitted essential travel, including reservations needed for health, safety or employment
Earlier this week, the Board of Commissioners issued additional guidance on how the County will enforce violations of the short term rental order.
Effective Friday, April 10, renters and property owners who violate the short-term rental order may be subject to either criminal prosecution as a Class C misdemeanor under a public health order, or a civil code enforcement penalty of up to $1,000 per day. The civil code enforcement penalty can be imposed against adults renting a property and/or adults with an ownership interest (other than a security interest) in the rental property. Penalties will remain in effect until May 15, 2020, unless sooner terminated or extended by Board Order.
If you know of a violation related to the continued use of short-term rentals to large groups or gatherings, you can call (541) 693-6911 to report the violation. Complaints will be reviewed by the appropriate local law enforcement agency and investigated if necessary.
We’ve created a Frequently Asked Questions web page based on questions we’re receiving and will continue to update it as additional questions come in. If you have additional questions or need more information, please email us at admin@deschutes.org or call (541) 388-6522.
Thank you for your help in keeping our communities safe and healthy.
