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Short Term Rentals
http://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
http://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
http://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
http://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
http://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
http://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
http://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
http://www.co.chelan.wa.us/community-development/pages/renewals-and-new-applicants
Renewal Application Timeline
The on-time application window for 2026 renewals closed Oct. 31.
Renewals received between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 will have late fees applied ac...
Last Modified: November 05, 2025 11:15 AM
Documents and Forms
http://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: November 07, 2025 03:04 PM
Victim Witness Program
http://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
http://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
http://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: October 09, 2025 11:44 AM
Projects
http://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
General Jury Information
http://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: September 05, 2023 05:53 PM
Voluntary Stewardship Program
http://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: June 17, 2022 03:21 PM
Request Postponement / Excused
http://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
Parcel and Sale Search
http://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
Parcel Search
http://www.co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer/pages/parcel-search
Disclaimer and Terms of Service
Information provided by Chelan County is provided as ‘as is’ and for reference only. The user expressly agrees that the use of Chelan County's ...
Last Modified: March 27, 2019 03:42 PM
Foreclosure General Information
http://www.co.chelan.wa.us/treasurer/pages/foreclosure-general-information
Tax Foreclosure
When real property taxes become three years delinquent, the County Treasurer takes foreclosure action, RCW 84.64.060. Chelan County’s auction is held in December of each...
Last Modified: November 19, 2025 11:42 AM
Swift Water Rescue
http://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/pages/swift-water-rescue
The Chelan County Swift Water Rescue team (SWR) is a team of deputies aided by volunteers who oversee, coordinate, and perform any rescue scenario on moving water. Primarily the SWR team wor...
Last Modified: October 18, 2024 05:08 PM