Short-term Rentals
Short-term rentals are residential units, or in some cases individual rooms within units, in which the owner rents to guests for less than 30 days at a time.
Some property owners may desire to use their home to provide such lodging as an alternative to the typical hotel or motel accommodations customarily available to Tacoma visitors. Short-term rentals are allowed in many areas of the City, but there are some limitations and requirements that are designed to help ensure they are operated in a safe manner and do not significantly affect the residential character of the neighborhood.
Before you operate a rental, you need to obtain a City of Tacoma Business License from the City’s Tax and License Office. A Transient Accommodation License is also required if renting three or more individual rooms.