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Vacation Home Rentals and Bed & Breakfast Establishments
The City of Newberg does regulate Vacation Home Rentals and Bed and Breakfast Establishments, please find the information below on what approvals and reviews are needed to have those uses on your property.
What are Bed & Breakfast Establishments and Vacation Home Rentals?
The City Development Code defines bed & breakfast establishments and vacation home rentals as different uses.
Bed & Breakfast Establishment (2 or fewer rooms): means a structure designed as a single-family dwelling and occupied by an on-site manager (property occupant/property owner) in which 2 or fewer sleeping units are provided for periods of less than 30 days for use by travelers or transients for a charge or fee paid or to be paid for the rental or use of the facility. This use is also typically known as a "short-term rental."
Vacation Rental Homes: a single-family dwelling unit that is used, rented or occupied for periods of less than 30 days, or is available, advertised, or listed by an agent as available for use, rent for occupancy for periods of less than 30 days.
Bed & Breakfast Establishment (3 or more rooms): means a structure designed as a single-family dwelling and occupied by an on-site manager in which 3 or more sleeping units are provided for periods of less than 30 days for use by travelers or transients for a charge or fee paid or to be paid for the rental or use of the facility. This use is also typically known as a traditional bed & breakfast.
Do Bed & Breakfast Establishments or Vacation Home Rentals Require a Permit or Approval?
Different residential zones require a different land use process for both Bed & Breakfast Establishments and Vacation Rentals. The distinction is laid out below:
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R-1 Low Density |
R-2 Medium Density |
R-3 High Density |
RP Residential Professional |
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Bed & Breakfast Establishment (2 or fewer rooms) (Short term rental) |
Conditional Use Process | Type II Process | Type II Process | Type II Process |
| Vacation Home Rentals | Conditional Use Process | Conditional Use Process | Type II Process | Type II Process |
| Bed & Breakfast Establishment (3 or more rooms) | Conditional Use Process | Conditional Use Process | Conditional Use Process | Conditional Use Process |
Properties that are zoned commercially have other standards and require a land use process as well. Please contact the Planning Division for questions on those standards and process. The contact information will be listed below.
Don't know what your property is zoned? Go to the City's Interactive Map and search via your property address. To turn the zoning layer on click the tab "Content" on the left-hand side of your screen and scroll down to click on "Newberg Zoning."
What is the Review Process?
The Conditional Use Permit process is required to seek approval by Planning Commission. This includes a public notice required to be sent to all properties within 500 ft of the site (the applicant is required to do this) and a public hearing with Planning Commission. It will take a minimum of around 2-3 months to go through this process. An application that shows how this use meets the approval criteria and fees are associated with this process. The application is below in "Supporting Documents."
A Type II land use process is where the Community Development Director is the one to make the decision and not Planning Commission. A public notice to all properties within 500 ft is still required, but there will not be any public hearing before the Planning Commission. It will take a minimum of 2-3 months to go through the process. An application that shows how this use meets the approval criteria and fees are associated with this process. The application is below in "Supporting Documents."
Are there Other City Taxes Required?
Yes, if approved, the City requires registration and payment for the Transient Lodging Tax. You can find more information at: https://www.newbergoregon.gov/finance/page/transient-lodging-tax
Where are there Vacation Home Rentals and Bed & Breakfast Establishments in Newberg? How Many are Approved for Use?
Please find a density/heat map that shows the general locations of approved vacation home rentals and bed & breakfast establishments in the City of Newberg under "Supporting Documents."
I heard that the City is going to change the Vacation Rental regulations, is that true?
In the September 5, 2023 City Council meeting the Council appointed a committee to explore the need of a moratorium that was recommended by the Planning Commission. The Ad Hoc Committee consisted of five members who convened 5 times over the span of Six months to review the City's current Vacation Rental policies, and discussed the effects Vacation Rentals have on our community. The Committee presented their recommendations to the City Council March 4, 2024. After discussion of the recommendations the City Council directed City Staff to initiate work developing an amendment to the City's Vacation Rental home regulations and related program activities, including public engagement. No action has been taken since the Council has given this directive to Staff, notification of any policy changes or public outreach events will be published. If you would like to receive Vacation Rental information, email your contact information to planning@newbergoregon.gov to be added to the interested parties list. Below is the City Staff presentation to City Council of the Ad Hoc Committee recommendations.
For Questions, Contact the Planning Division:
Email: planning@newbergoregon.gov Phone #: 503-537-1240
