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Short Term Rentals
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/fire-prevention-and-investigation/pages/short-term-rentals
Short-Term Rental Fire & Life Safety Inspection
First-Time Applicants
If you are a new, first-time applicant, the first step is to apply for your short-term rental permit through Commun...
Last Modified: September 16, 2025 04:04 PM
Short-term Vacation Rentals (STR) Code Development
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/short-term-vacation-rentals-str-code-development
CURRENT LINKS OF INTEREST HERE:
For the short-term rental FAQ page use this LINK.
For the short-term rental task force report and attachment documents, use this link.
For th...
Last Modified: April 07, 2022 09:46 AM
Short-Term Rentals
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/short-term-rentals
What is a Short-Term Rental?
A short-term rental, often called an STR, is a legally permitted, residential dwelling rented out on a nightly basis for less than 3...
Last Modified: October 28, 2025 12:38 PM
Frequently Asked Questions - Community Development
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/frequently-asked-questions-community-development
Note: All answers in this FAQ are a summary for “general” information only. Specific circumstances unique to each parcel, parcel use history, or the rental permit application s...
Last Modified: April 07, 2022 09:44 AM
Code Enforcement
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/code-enforcement
Short-Term Rentals
If you are reporting a short-term rental violation, call the 24-hour hotline at 509-293-4577.
Community Development, assisted by the Code Enforcement Officer...
Last Modified: May 14, 2025 09:36 AM
Code Enforcement
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/pages/code-enforcement
Chelan County Sheriff's Office Code Enforcement is a function of the county that enforces the building and land use regulations as set forth in Chelan County Code within the unincorporated areas o...
Last Modified: October 23, 2025 01:22 PM
Community Development
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/community-development
Chelan County Community Development
The Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the following programs and activities: International building, residential, mechanica...
Last Modified: February 08, 2024 02:00 PM
Renewals and New Applicants
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/renewals-and-new-applicants
New Application Timeline
The application window for NEW Tier 2/Tier 3 STR permits is June 1 - July 31. Those approved may begin operation January 1, 2027.
Tier 1 applications are accept...
Last Modified: January 08, 2026 12:24 PM
Tourism Impact Study
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/board-of-commissioners/pages/tourism-impact-study
How Does Tourism Impact Chelan County?
Chelan County’s public lands, natural beauty, four distinct seasons and numerous tourism assets draw visitors year-round. With a residential population ...
Last Modified: March 16, 2026 04:12 PM
Documents and Forms
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/fire-prevention-and-investigation/pages/documents-and-forms
Permits
Fire Prevention Permit Application
Fire Protection Credit Form
Flow Chart for Determining Fire Flow
Deferred Submittal Form
Short Term Rental Forms
STR Pre-Inspecti...
Last Modified: February 18, 2026 03:03 PM
Victim Witness Program
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/prosecutor/pages/victim-witness-program
Case Status: The Chelan County Victim/Witness Unit will notify victims and survivors of victims when felony charges are filed, and of trial and sentencing dates. This service is offered to you to aid ...
Last Modified: April 11, 2024 09:37 AM
Secure Crisis Residential Center
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/juvenile/pages/secure-crisis-residential-center
The Juvenile Center operates a Secure Crisis Residential Center (S-CRC). This program, sited in the detention facility, provides short-term housing for runaways for up to five days. S-CRC staff o...
Last Modified: November 01, 2024 01:13 PM
Short-Term Rental Statistics
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/short-term-rental-statistics
Chelan County Code: The Community Development Director shall annually by March 15 determine the share of short-term rentals to the overall housing stock in each of the unincorporated zip codes and urb...
Last Modified: March 31, 2026 11:45 AM
Projects
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/noxious-weed/pages/projects
Common Crupina Control
Common crupina (Crupina vulgaris) is a Class A noxious weed in Washington State, requiring eradication. The only population known to occur in the state is in Chelan County on...
Last Modified: April 30, 2024 11:40 AM
Voluntary Stewardship Program
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/natural-resources/pages/voluntary-stewardship-program
The Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) is an optional, incentive-based approach to protecting critical areas while promoting agriculture. The VSP is allowed under the Growth Management Act as an alte...
Last Modified: April 10, 2026 02:57 PM
General Jury Information
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/clerk/pages/general-jury-information
WARNING: Report for jury duty scam!
A popular scam is back in our community! If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, the Chelan Count...
Last Modified: December 30, 2025 02:22 PM
Board Members and Meetings
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/boundary-review-board/pages/board-members-and-meetings
Board Members
Board members are residents of Chelan County. The Board consists of five members, two of whom are appointed by the governor, one by the mayors of the cities in the county, one by the ...
Last Modified: May 06, 2026 08:53 AM
Request Postponement / Excused
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/clerk/pages/request-postponement--excused
If a prospective juror encounters circumstances, such as personal emergencies, reasonable accommodations will be made to postpone service to a later date. Every special circumstance will be addressed ...
Last Modified: January 17, 2019 12:03 PM
Noxious Weed Control Board
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/noxious-weed/pages/noxious-weed-control-board
The Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board consists of five volunteers, each representing a district of the county. Decisions of the Weed Board are carried out by the staff of the Chelan County...
Last Modified: April 14, 2026 04:57 PM
Parcel and Sale Search
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/assessor/pages/parcel-and-sale-search
Disclaimer and Terms of Service
Information provided by Chelan County is provided 'as is' and for reference only. The user expressly agrees that the use of Chelan County's web site is a...
Last Modified: December 16, 2021 11:52 AM