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Whole-home investment rentals are not permitted. Portland only permits short-term rentals as an accessory to the host's own residence, requiring the host to occupy the home at least 270 days a year. A property you do not live in, including any pure investment unit, cannot get a permit anywhere in the city.

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Not allowed

Whole-home investment rentals are not permitted

Portland only permits short-term rentals as an accessory to the host's own residence, requiring the host to occupy the home at least 270 days a year. A property you do not live in, including any pure investment unit, cannot get a permit anywhere in the city.

Permit and costs

Permit
Accessory Short-Term Rental (Type A) Permit
Issued by
City of Portland
Cost
$504 (2026, adjusted each July)
Renewal
Every 2 years

Key limits

Host occupancy
270+ days per year
Primary residence
Required
Whole-home investors
Not permitted
Multifamily
Max 25% of units

Taxes

State lodging tax
1.5%, rising to 2.75% Jan 2027
Local lodging taxes
City and county taxes stack on top

Registration checklist

  1. 1
    Confirm you will live there
    The permit requires 270 days of host occupancy per year, so a non-resident investor cannot qualify.
  2. 2
    Notify neighbors and inspect
    Type A requires neighbor notification, an Oregon ID, and a city home inspection.
  3. 3
    Get a business license
    Obtain a city business license and register for lodging tax collection.

What could change this verdict

Your HOA
HOA and condo rules can ban short-term rentals on top of the city's occupancy rules.
Fines are steep
Portland's STR fines are among the steepest in the country, with violations reaching tens of thousands of dollars.

Sources

City of Portland STR audit report · BNBCalc Portland 2026 guide

Rules researched October 2026. They change, so verify with the city before you buy.

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