Short Term Rental Laws in Portland, OR

There are two types of short-term rental permits: Type A and Type B.
Type A permits allow for the rental of up to two bedrooms to a maximum of five guests.
Type B permits allow for the rental of between three and five bedrooms to a maximum of ten guests.
The number of guests and bedrooms for Type B permits is determined during the Conditional Use Review process.
Rentals of six or more bedrooms are not eligible for an accessory short-term rental permit.
The residential dwelling must be mainly used for long-term occupancy, with only part of the dwelling unit used for short-term rental purposes.
The resident or their family must live in the dwelling unit and occupy it for at least 270 days per year.
Bedrooms in legal detached accessory structures can also be rented to overnight guests.
The number of dwelling units in a multi-dwelling structure that can have an accessory short-term rental is limited to one unit or 25% of the total number of units, whichever is greater.
Short-term rental buildings can include accessory dwelling units, duplexes, condominiums, cottage clusters, detached accessory structures, floating homes, houses, manufactured homes, mobile homes, and residential trailers.
Running a home business with an accessory short-term rental is prohibited, except for services related to maintenance, repair, and care of the residence or site.
Short-term rental hosts must register as a business with the City of Portland.
Residency requirements state that the resident must occupy the dwelling unit for at least 270 days per year, with no limits on the number of nights the rental can be occupied.
Property owners can choose an operator to manage their short-term rental, but the resident must still occupy the dwelling unit for at least 270 days per year.
Written permission from the property owner is required for tenants to operate a short-term rental.
A neighborhood notice letter must be sent to neighbors informing them of the short-term rental.
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are required in each bedroom and on each floor of the dwelling unit.
Inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with regulations and safety requirements.
Violations of regulations and conditions can result in enforcement actions and civil penalties.
Type A permits can be revoked for non-compliance, and a new permit will not be issued for 2 years.
Non-compliance with a Type B permit can also result in enforcement actions and penalties.

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