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Short-Term Rentals (STR) Permit Application

A permit is required for all short-term rentals within City limits.

Dwelling units or buildings that have received approval under the City’s multi-family tax exemption (MFTE) program are not eligible to be use as a short-term rental.

Please provide all the information requested below.

Short-Term Rental Information

Site location(Required)
Structure type of Short-Term Rental(Required)
Space to be rented(Required)
Platforms Short-Term Rental listed on(Required)

 

Property Owner Information

Property owner name(Required)
Property owner address(Required)

 

Operation information

Operator name(Required)
Operator address(Required)

 

Short-Term Rental Submittal Requirements

The following must be uploaded for review and approval.

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    Responsibility statements

    • My short-term rental business is registered with the City of Vancouver;
    • I will comply with all relevant short-term rental provisions listed in the RCW 64.37 and 64.637.030;
    • I agree the short-term rental identified in this certificate shall comply with the required standards in VMC 20.835.040;
    • I will include my City of Vancouver short-term rental permit number in all advertising;
    • All bedrooms will have an operating carbon monoxide alarm installed;
    • Smoke alarms shall be installed, interconnected, maintained and in working order outside of each separate sleeping area, inside each room used for sleeping purposes, and on each story within the dwelling;
    • Portable Fire Extinguisher: PFEs shall be mounted in an accessible and conspicuous location (size, minimum of a 2A; 10B:C);
    • I will provide an interior map which displays exit routes in case of an emergency that will be posted on the interior side of the door of sleeping rooms and main entrance;
    • Gas and/or electrical utilities must have shut off switches labeled;
    • I will maintain clear space around furnace, space heaters, and hot water heater;
    • I have reviewed, in its entirety, the short-term rental program information;
    • I will allow the City to inspect the premises in accordance with VMC 17.08.
    • I understand that failure to comply with applicable regulatory standards may result in the code enforcement process identified in VMC 22.02.020 (1. Correction Notice 2. Notice of Civil Violation and Order 3. Order to Revoke Permit);

    If your application is approved, a City planner will email you a permit number and the total fees that you owe.

    By submitting this form, I agree that I am authorized to obtain this permit and agree to comply with all its terms and conditions and with all applicable provisions of the Vancouver Municipal Code.