SHORT TERM RENTAL NEW AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!
DUE DECEMBER 1ST
The City of Chelan adopted new Short-Term Rental License requirements on November 26th, 2019. These requirements went into effect January 1, 2020. The City encourages owners and operators to submit applications as soon as possible in order to process the first wave of licenses in a timely and efficient manner.
Short-term rentals are limited to specific land use zones. Click here to see a map where short-term rentals are allowed within the city limits.
Application and fees – Initial license fee is $400 per unit, annual renewal fee is $250 per unit. The fee(s) can be paid through Invoice Cloud or call (844) 533-1396. Processing fee will apply. You will use your existing STR license number as the account number, new licenses use your rental address. Send completed applications via email to caseyt@cityofchelan.us or mail them to: Chelan Community Development P.O. BOX 1669, Chelan WA 98816.
Health and safety inspections
Excise tax reporting (requires a State UBI #)
Parking and occupancy limits
Good neighbor guidelines to ensure operational standards such as garbage collection, noise and pet control