updated 12/21/22
CODEGHCC 17.06.020 - Short-term rentals.
STR APPLICATION PROCESS:
- STEP 1: Site Plan Review Application - STR applications will not be accepted prior to completing STEPS 1 & 2.
- STEP 2: Related Permits and Approvals - Complete other requirements identified in STEP 1. The applicant will be notified when the project is ready to proceed to STEP 3.
- STEP 3: Short Term Rental Permit Application - Staff will review your application and submittal documents for completeness and compliance with applicable state and local health, safety and building regulations. If the proposal is consistent with these regulations, staff will issue the STR Permit. STR Permit's must be re-applied or annually.
- Site Plans
- Short Term Rental Checklist
- Emergency Exit Floor Plan (Example)
- Property Management Plan (Template - to be posted)
- Good Neighbor Guidelines
- FEMA V-1011/May 2018 - Be Prepared for a Tsunami
- Tsunami Evacuation Maps - Emergency Management - Preparedness
- Tsunami Evacuation Walk Maps
WHERE ARE STRs ALLOWED?
Pursuant to a valid Short Term Rental Permit, short term rentals are a permitted use in the following Zoning Districts:
- General Development One (G-1)
- General Development Five (G-5)
- General Residential (R-2)
- Resort Residential (R-3)
- Rural Residential (RR)
- Lake Quinault (LQ)
- General Commercial (C-2)
- Visit the Assessors online Mapsifter search tool.
- Input an address, owner name, or parcel number, then click search.
- From the aerial map, click on "District Information" which will display the zone district. Alternatively, you can select "Legend" in the lower left hand corner to expand the menu then select the "Zoning+" layer for a colored overlay to populate the map (this may take a few moments to display).
REPORT A CONCERN
Have a concern? Please call 360-227-5030 to report your concern or submit online by selecting the below icon.

STR PERMIT NOT REQUIRED
Short term rentals approved with a Conditional Use Permit or as part of a Planned Unit Development under Title 17 prior to the effective date (3/22/2022) of Ordinance 469 do not require a Short Term Rental Permit. If your property is located within an incorporated city, you must contact the appropriate city jurisdiction for rules and regulations.
NEED HELP?
Please contact a Permit Coordinator at 360-249-4222 or by email at pbd@graysharbor.us if you have any questions.
Grays Harbor County
Planning Division
Planning Division
