Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Portland, OR (2026)

Portland, OR allows short-term rentals — commonly listed on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO — subject to local regulations that have evolved significantly since 2015. Hosts must register with the city (Type A accessory short-term rental permit) before listing their property. Portland regulates STRs to balance tourism revenue with neighborhood quality of life. Key rules cover primary residence requirements, nightly limits, occupancy caps, and tax collection obligations. Hosts who operate without required registration or in violation of city rules face substantial fines. Below are the current registration requirements, rules, platform-specific notes, and penalties for Portland.

Statewide Preemption

Registration Requirements

Registration Required: Type A accessory short-term rental permit. Registration fee: varies. Annual renewal: annually. Register through the local building department or local planning department. Your registration number must be displayed on all platform listings. Failure to register before hosting is a violation subject to fines.

Registration Type

Type A accessory short-term rental permit · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source

Registration Fee

$178

Annual Renewal

$94

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Portland beyond standard property codes.

• •Short-term rental (less than 30 consecutive days) requires Portland STR permit
• •Type A: Host must reside on the property (owner or long-term renter); entire dwelling rentable when host is away
• •Type B: Host does not need to reside on-site; limited to renting accessory dwelling unit or portion of dwelling
• •Primary residence requirement: property must be host's primary residence for Type A
• •Annual renewal required; permit non-transferable
• •Must display Portland permit number on all listing platforms
• •Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) must verify permit numbers — City of Portland has enforcement agreements with major platforms
• •Maximum occupancy: 2 adults per bedroom
• •Must maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Portland are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠$500 fine per day for operating without a valid STR permit
• ⚠$1,000 fine per day for operating a non-compliant STR after notice
• ⚠Permit revocation for repeat violations
• ⚠Platforms fined for listing unpermitted units

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