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Is Airbnb Legal in Portland? 2026 Rules, Permits & Taxes
Airbnb is legal in Portland only for residents: the host must live in the home 270+ days a year and hold a $504 Type A permit for up to two bedrooms and five guests. Taxes total about 16% plus $4 a night.2,6,7,8,9,11,13,17
From 19 official sources and 2 Airbnb help pages. Not legal advice.
The short answer
Portland Airbnb Rules in Brief
- A resident (owner or long-term tenant) must live in the home at least 270 days a year; renting a whole home with no resident is not allowed in residential zones.
- Type A permit: up to 2 bedrooms and 5 guests, $504 for two years; 3 to 5 bedrooms need a Type B conditional use.
- No cap on nights while you are home; at most 95 days a year while you are away.
- Fines are $1,829, $5,475 and $9,122 per violation, up to $34,670 on one citation; the permit number must be in every ad.
Browse the live Portland Airbnb market See Every Portland ListingRevenue, occupancy and nightly rates are in the Portland Airbnb market report .
At a glance
Portland Airbnb Rules at a Glance
- Permit required
- Yes
- Taxes on a stay
- 16% + $4
- Yearly night cap
- 95 nights
- Fine for hosting without a permit
- Up to $34,670
- Active Airbnb listings
- 3,230
- Next rule change
- Jan 1, 2027
The rules in brief
The rules a Portland host meets first, each linked to the ordinance, statute or official page it comes from. Details and exceptions follow below.
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Permit | Type A permit for one or two bedrooms6 |
| Who can host | A resident must live in the home 270 days a year7 |
| Where | One unit or 25 percent in multi-dwelling sites6 |
| Building rules | Old apartment buildings under Chapter 13 are excluded11 |
| Night cap | No night cap at home, 95 days away7 |
| Minimum stay | Short-term means fewer than 30 days7 |
| Guests | Two bedrooms and five guests on a Type A permit6 |
| Listing display | Permit number in every ad and posted in the home2,6,17 |
| Platforms | Booking platforms cannot complete bookings for unregistered rentals2 |
| Safety | Interconnected smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide alarm7 |
| Neighbors | Notice letter to neighbors at application and renewal1,6 |
Your home
Can You Host an Airbnb in Portland? It Depends on the Home
Whether you can host in Portland turns on whose home it is and whether you live there.
A second home or investment property you don't live in
Not allowedRenting an entire dwelling without a long-term resident living there 270 days a year is not allowed in residential zones. Only properties whose zoning and building use allow commercial transient lodging can operate otherwise, through a change of occupancy.7,10
A rented home (tenant hosting)
Allowed with conditionsA long-term renter counts as the resident and may apply for a Type A permit, but the owner may be asked for written permission and the tenant must meet every requirement.7
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on your lot
Allowed with conditionsEither live in the house and rent the ADU, or live in the ADU and rent up to two rooms in the house; the site never exceeds two rented bedrooms under a Type A permit.6
Permit
Do You Need a Permit for Airbnb in Portland?
Yes. Short-term rental hosts in Portland need the Accessory Short-Term Rental Type A permit; Type B conditional use for three to five bedrooms from the City of Portland Permitting & Development. It costs $504 in the first year (A resident host renting one or two bedrooms pays $504 for each two-year Type A permit, plus the lodging taxes guests pay. A Type B conditional use costs about $9,005 for review plus a $309 inspection fee.) and $504 a year to renew.2,6,7,8,9,11,13,17
- Who needs it
- Every resident host who rents one or two bedrooms to overnight guests for fewer than 30 days in a Portland home. Hosts renting three to five bedrooms need a Type B conditional use approval instead.2,6,7,8,9,11,13,17
- Issued by
- City of Portland Permitting & Development
- Valid for
- A Type A permit is valid for two years and can be renewed starting 60 days before it expires; a new permit is needed when the home changes ownership. A Type B conditional use does not expire and stays with the property, but it lapses after more than three consecutive years without operating.
- On listings
- The number must appear on every listing
- Platform checks
- The Revenue Division compares the permit numbers on Airbnb listings with the City's registry each month and invalid numbers lead to delisting; city code bars booking agents from completing a booking for a rental that is not on the registry.
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Type A permit, 1 and 2 dwelling structuresBusiness operation validation fee, valid for two years; it was $400 before the July 10, 2026 fee schedule. Fees are non-refundable, including when an application is denied. | $504 |
| Type A permit, multi-dwelling structuresInitial application fee, valid for two years; the renewal fee is also $504 every two years. | $504 |
| Type A delinquent renewal feeAdded when a Type A permit is renewed late. | $186 |
| Type B inspection verification feeCharged on a Type B conditional use for 1 and 2 dwelling structures, on top of the land use review fee. | $309 |
| Type B conditional use land use reviewCost of the land use review reported by the City Ombudsman in March 2026; the review is discretionary and approval is not guaranteed. | $9,005 |
Who qualifies
- A long-term resident, the owner or a renter, lives in the dwelling unit at least 270 days of each year; vacant units and units that are not a primary residence are not eligible
- Residency is checked against an Oregon driver's license or ID card showing the home address
- Type A covers at most 2 bedrooms and 5 guests; on a site with an accessory dwelling unit, no more than 2 bedrooms in total can be rented
- In a triplex, fourplex, cottage cluster or other multi-dwelling structure, only one unit or 25 percent of the units, whichever is greater, can have a short-term rental
- Buildings subject to Chapter 13 of the 1970 Uniform Building Code are excluded unless the Fire Marshal confirms in writing that a sprinkler system protects the exit ways
- A neighborhood notice letter goes to the neighborhood association, the district coalition and nearby neighbors before the application and again at each renewal
How to apply
- Confirm the address lies inside Portland city limits (some homes with a Happy Valley or other postal address do) and check the zoning and building type.
- Confirm that a long-term resident lives in the home at least 270 days a year and has an Oregon driver's license or ID card showing the address.
- Mail or deliver the neighborhood notice letter to the neighborhood association, the district coalition, any property manager and the neighbors named in the application, and keep the list of addresses.
- Create a free Civic Portal account and apply online for the Type A permit, uploading the notice and the list of addresses, and pay the non-refundable fee.
- Pass the bedroom inspection (legal sleeping rooms, interconnected smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarm); the permit is then emailed.
- Register with the Revenue Division within 15 days of starting, then put the permit number in every ad and post the permit inside the home.
Applications go through the City of Portland Permitting & Development application portal .
Permit rules
- Type A permit for one or two bedrooms
- A resident who rents one or two bedrooms to up to five overnight guests needs a Type A accessory short-term rental permit from Portland Permitting & Development, in any residential building type including condominiums.6
- Type B conditional use for three to five bedrooms
- Renting three to five bedrooms needs a Type B conditional use approved through a land use review, which sets the final number of bedrooms and guests, with a ceiling of five bedrooms and 10 guests.7,12
- Permit number in every ad and posted in the home
- The permit number must appear in all advertising and be posted in the dwelling unit, and an ad may not claim more bedrooms or guests than the permit approves, including through wording or images.2,6,17 In force since October 2024
- Booking platforms cannot complete bookings for unregistered rentals
- City code bars booking agents and operators from completing a booking or collecting rent for a short-term rental that is not on the City's registry, unless the platform has an approved pass-through registration agreement.2
- Invalid permit numbers lead to delisting from Airbnb
- Since March 2024 the Revenue Division has compared monthly Airbnb listing data with the registry, and any invalid permit number results in delisting from Airbnb; the Ombudsman reports 25 to 40 dwellings delisted each month.17 In force since March 2024
Who can host
Who Can Host an Airbnb in Portland, and Where
Oregon state law applies on top of Portland's own rules: the Oregon short-term rental regulations page covers the state license and what cities and counties can and can't regulate.
- A resident must live in the home 270 days a year
- The home must have a long-term resident living there at least 270 days each calendar year; renting an entire dwelling unit without such a resident is not allowed in residential zones.7 Applies to: Residential zones
- The resident can be an owner or a long-term renter
- Portland counts either an owner or a long-term renter as the resident, so a tenant can host as long as the tenant lives in the home at least 270 days a year.7
- Residency is verified with an Oregon ID
- An applicant must give an Oregon driver's license or ID card number showing the rental address, and city staff check state motor vehicle records; a lease or utility records may also be requested.7
- A resident may name an operator to manage the rental
- The resident can choose an operator or property manager to run the rental, but the resident must still live in the home 270 days a year and the operator must follow every rule.7
- One unit or 25 percent in multi-dwelling sites
- In a triplex, fourplex, cottage cluster or multi-dwelling structure, the number of units with a short-term rental is limited to one unit or 25 percent of the units on the structure or site, whichever is greater, and permits are approved until that cap is reached.6 Applies to: Structures with three or more dwelling units
- Commercial and industrial zones use a different route
- In commercial, employment and industrial zones a Type A rental may be regulated as a Retail Sales and Service use instead, which needs a change of occupancy, and since October 1, 2024 new Type B rentals are prohibited in those zones.10 Applies to: Commercial/mixed-use, employment and industrial zones · In force since October 1, 2024
- Old apartment buildings under Chapter 13 are excluded
- A short-term rental is not allowed in a building subject to Chapter 13 of the 1970 Uniform Building Code unless the Fire Marshal's office confirms in writing that a sprinkler system protects the exit ways.11 Applies to: Older apartment and hotel buildings
- Declared condominiums need no association signature
- Portland does not require homeowner association approval or signatures for declared condominiums, but the association's own bylaws and covenants may still ban short-term rentals, so a host reads them first.7 Applies to: Condominiums
- Tenants may need the owner's written permission
- When a renter applies, the City may ask the property owner for written permission, and the tenant must meet every requirement an owner would.7 Applies to: Tenants
Operating rules
Operating Rules for Portland Short-Term Rentals
- No night cap at home, 95 days away
- There is no limit on the nights bedrooms are rented while the resident is home, but the resident may be away from the home and renting it to overnight guests for at most 95 days a year.7
- Short-term means fewer than 30 days
- The accessory short-term rental rules cover bedrooms rented to overnight guests for fewer than 30 days.7
- Two bedrooms and five guests on a Type A permit
- A Type A rental may include at most two bedrooms, which can be in the house, a duplex, an accessory dwelling unit or a detached structure, and at most five guests.6 Applies to: Type A permits
- Accessory dwelling units count toward the two-bedroom limit
- On a site with an accessory dwelling unit, the resident may live in either unit and rent the other or up to two rooms in the main house, but never more than two bedrooms on the whole site.6 Applies to: Type A permits
- Interconnected smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide alarm
- Each rented bedroom needs a smoke detector interconnected with one in an adjacent hallway or common area, and must be on a floor with a working carbon monoxide alarm, placed in each bedroom or within 15 feet outside its door.7
- Bedrooms are inspected before the permit is issued
- The City checks that each rented bedroom was legally created as a sleeping room and meets fire and life-safety minimums; a home that fails is left off the registry and cannot be rented until it passes.7,11
- Notice letter to neighbors at application and renewal
- A Type A applicant mails or delivers a neighborhood notice letter, which gives a phone contact for the resident and any operator, to the neighborhood association, the district coalition, the property manager and nearby neighbors before applying and at each renewal.1,6 Applies to: Type A permits
- No weddings, parties or paid gatherings on a Type A rental
- Commercial meetings such as luncheons, parties, weddings and charitable fundraisers for direct or indirect pay are not allowed with a Type A rental, and no non-resident employees may work on the site apart from normal cleaning and yard care.6 Applies to: Type A permits
- Keep a guest log for the City
- A host keeps a record of each guest's name, home address and phone number, the dates of stay and the number of guests, and shows it to City staff on request.8
- Check that the address is inside Portland
- A small share of Portland homes lie in Clackamas or Washington County, and a postal address such as Happy Valley does not mean the home is outside Portland, so hosts check the city boundary on Portland Maps before assuming another city's rules apply.17 Applies to: Addresses near the city boundary
- Register for a lodging tax account within 15 days
- A host who rents a home for eight or more days a year, or who advertises it to the public, registers with the Revenue Division within 15 days of starting and receives a Certificate of Authority to post where guests can see it.15
Taxes
How Much Are Airbnb Taxes in Portland?
About 16% on the nightly price and cleaning fee (1.5% state, 6% city, 5.5% county and 3% tourism fee), plus $4 a night; the state share rises to 2.75% on January 1, 2027, which makes the percentage total about 17.25%.
16% in all, plus $4.00 a night
How the 16% on a Portland stay splits between the taxes in the table below; the flat nightly fee comes on top
- City of Portland transient lodgings tax 6%
- Multnomah County transient lodgings tax 5.5%
- Portland Tourism Improvement District fee 3%
- Oregon state transient lodging tax 1.5%
- Median nightly rate, booked nights
- $130
- Taxes on that night (16% + $4)
- $25
- Guest pays, before Airbnb and cleaning fees
- $155
| Tax | Rate | Collected by |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon state transient lodging tax 1.5% of the price including cleaning fees; 2.75% for consideration charged from January 1, 2027 | 1.5%3,21 | Airbnb |
| City of Portland transient lodgings tax 6% of the price including cleaning and guest fees (5% to the city general fund, 1% to Travel Portland) | 6%15,21 | Airbnb |
| Multnomah County transient lodgings tax 5.5% of the price including cleaning fees | 5.5%15,21 | Airbnb |
| Portland Tourism Improvement District fee 3% of taxable rent (Airbnb lists it as a 2% fee and a 1% recovery surcharge) | 3%15,21 | Airbnb |
| Portland nightly fee on short-term rentals $4 for each night booked, in addition to the lodging tax | $4 a night15,21 | Airbnb |
At Portland's median booked rate of $130 a night, the taxes collected on a booking come to about $25 a night.
What the host still handles
- A Portland Revenue Division transient lodgings tax account (Certificate of Authority) within 15 days of starting, for homes rented eight or more days a year or advertised to the public, with quarterly reports and payments unless the Division asks for monthly filing
- A Revenue Division business tax account within 60 days of starting, for the Portland Business License Tax and the Multnomah County Business Income Tax; a return claiming the exemption is still filed each year, and the city exemption covers gross receipts below $75,000 for 2026 and $100,000 from 2027
- An Oregon Department of Revenue lodging tax account for bookings the host handles directly; no state return is needed when every booking goes through a platform such as Airbnb3,4,15,16,20,21
Fines
How to Avoid Airbnb Fines in Portland
Fines in Portland fall on hosting without the approvals described above, or outside the rules. With them in hand and the rules followed, none of the fines below apply.
- Portland citation fines for breaking accessory short-term rental rules are $1,829 for a first offense, $5,475 for a second and $9,122 for a third and each later offense; one citation can cover up to five types of violation, a maximum of $34,670.8,13
- Unpaid citation fines double after 15 calendar days and the amount becomes a City lien against the property, with a further 10% charge on the lien.14
- A Type A permit can be revoked for breaking the rules, and no new permit is issued for that site for two years.8
- Booking agents and operators that complete a booking for a rental missing from the registry face a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation per day, and each booking counts separately.2
- Lodging tax violations such as failing to register or file draw a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation, which can be assessed as often as daily.2
- Late lodging tax payments carry a 10% penalty on the tax due, a further 15% if still unpaid at the delinquency notice, and 1% interest a month.2
- Listings with an invalid permit number are delisted from Airbnb; the Ombudsman reports 25 to 40 dwellings delisted each month.17
Changes
What's Changed in Portland's Airbnb Rules, and What's Next
2 changes are scheduled after October 20, 2026; the most recent rules are listed first.
- January 1, 2027 UpcomingPortland business tax exemption rises to $100,000
The gross-receipts exemption from the City of Portland Business License Tax rises to $100,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, from $75,000 for 2026.16
- January 1, 2027 UpcomingOregon lodging tax rises to 2.75%
House Bill 4134 raises the statewide transient lodging tax from 1.5% to 2.75% for consideration charged on or after January 1, 2027, which lifts the Portland percentage total from about 16% to about 17.25%. Collectors label the added 1.25% a nature conservation fee on receipts.3,4
- July 10, 2026New enforcement and permit fee schedule
Portland Permitting & Development's fee schedule effective July 10, 2026 sets the Type A permit at $504 every two years, up from $400, the Type B inspection verification fee at $309, and ASTR citation fines at $1,829, $5,475 and $9,122, which makes the maximum on one citation $34,670.8,13,17
- March 4, 2026City Ombudsman urges warnings and lower first-time fines
The Ombudsman's report finds Portland's fines far higher than other cities and recommends warnings before fines and a lower first-time maximum. The City's February 26, 2026 response says it is open to exploring warnings for first-time violators, and the fee schedule that took effect on July 10, 2026 raised the fines.17,18
- January 1, 2026Portland business tax exemption rises to $75,000
The gross-receipts exemption from the City of Portland Business License Tax rose to $75,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, from $50,000.16
- July 1, 2025Short-term rental fees and fines rise 5 to 6 percent
City Council adopted the 2025-26 fee package on May 21, 2025; Type A and Type B fees and citation fines rose 5 to 6 percent from July 1, 2025.19
- May 2025First-time violators capped at five citations
Portland Permitting & Development limited a first-time violator to one citation per category and five in total, a maximum of $27,513 at the time, after the Ombudsman raised concerns about a $115,823 fine.17
- November 7, 2024Enforcement rule extended to commercial short-term rentals
Portland Permitting & Development amended its administrative rule so the same citation process applies to short-term rentals operating as a Retail Sales and Service use.14
- October 1, 2024Revised short-term rental zoning rules
Chapter 33.207 was reissued on October 1, 2024; the current text caps multi-dwelling sites at one unit or 25 percent of units and prohibits new Type B rentals in commercial, employment and industrial zones. Council also added a separate violation that month for advertising more bedrooms or guests than a permit allows.1,10,17
- March 2024Monthly Airbnb data checks begin
The City began using a third-party company that supplies monthly permit, advertising and guest review data from Airbnb; the Revenue Division compares permit numbers with the registry and invalid numbers lead to delisting.17
Listing data
What Portland's Listings Show
AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, counted 3,230 active Airbnb listings in Portland over the 12 months to September 2026. 77% of them displayed a permit, license or registration number.
Minimum stay set on Portland listings
Share of active listings by the shortest stay they accept
Minimum stay in numbers
| Shortest stay accepted | Share of listings |
|---|---|
| 1 night | 31% |
| 2 nights | 31% |
| 3 nights | 8% |
| 4–6 nights | 3% |
| 7–29 nights | 5% |
| 30+ nights | 21% |
What officials report
- 40
- Airbnb dwellings delisted each month for invalid permit numbers (upper end of 25 to 40) · as of March 2026The Revenue Division delists 25 to 40 dwellings a month with invalid permit numbers, according to the City Ombudsman's March 2026 report.17
- 417
- Complaints reviewed, July 2023 to June 2025 · as of June 2025The Ombudsman reviewed 417 short-term rental complaints received by Permitting & Development over those two years.17
- 4600%
- Share of those complaints that led to a citation · as of June 2025Only 46% of the 417 complaints resulted in citations, according to City data reviewed by the Ombudsman.17
- 9000%
- Share of listings with a Type A permit (at least) · as of March 2026Over 90% of listings have Type A permits rather than Type B conditional uses, according to the Ombudsman's March 2026 report.17
Earnings
What Could a Portland Short-Term Rental Earn?
The rules shape the numbers: a permit that costs $504 in the first year, a cap of 95 nights a year and taxes of 16% plus $4 a night that Airbnb adds to guests' bills. For a specific address, the Airbnb profit calculator estimates revenue, occupancy and nightly rate from comparable listings, so you can test the numbers before applying.
FAQ
Portland Airbnb Rules: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Airbnb legal in Portland?
Do I need a permit for Airbnb in Portland?
How much is the Portland short-term rental permit?
Can I rent a home I don't live in?
Is there a limit on how many nights I can host in Portland?
There is no limit on nights while you are home. While you are away the home can be rented for at most 95 days a year, because you must live there at least 270 days.7
How many bedrooms and guests are allowed?
Does Airbnb collect hotel tax in Portland?
What is the lodging tax on an Airbnb stay in Portland?
What is the fine for an illegal short-term rental in Portland?
Do I need to show my permit number on my Airbnb listing?
Can a tenant run an Airbnb in Portland?
Yes, a long-term renter counts as the resident and can apply for a Type A permit, but the owner may be asked for written permission and the tenant must live in the home at least 270 days a year.7
Is the Oregon lodging tax going up?
How many Portland Airbnbs are registered?
Airbnb dwellings delisted each month for invalid permit numbers (upper end of 25 to 40): 40 as of March 202617. In AirROI's listing data, 77% of the 3,230 Portland Airbnb listings active in the 12 months to September 2026 displayed a permit, license or registration number. A number on a listing shows the host entered one; it doesn't confirm the permit is valid.
How much does an Airbnb make in Portland?
The average Portland listing earned $26,800 in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI, averaged across every active listing including those booked for only part of the year. The Portland Airbnb market report breaks it down by month, property size and neighborhood.
Method
How These Rules Were Checked
Each rule on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official source cited beside it: the ordinance or statute, the permit office's own pages and the tax authority. Airbnb's help pages are cited on their own only for what Airbnb itself does, such as the taxes it collects and the permit checks it runs, and otherwise only beside an official source; news reports only for when a change was announced. Rules that could not be confirmed on an official page are left out.
Rules change with council votes, court rulings and new state laws, so the page is rechecked every three months and whenever a scheduled change takes effect. It summarizes the rules for information and is not legal advice; the City of Portland Permitting & Development has the final word on any application.
Listing figures come from AirROI's tracking of 3,230 active Portland Airbnb listings over the 12 months to September 2026.
Sources
Sources
Each rule above links to the source it comes from. Official ordinances, statutes and government pages come first, then Airbnb's own help pages.
- 1. Title 33, Planning and Zoning, Chapter 33.207 Accessory Short-Term Rentals (10/1/24) · City of Portland Zoning Code
- 2. Chapter 6.04 Transient Lodgings Tax · Portland City Code
- 3. Transient Lodging Tax · Oregon Department of Revenue
- 4. 2026 Summary of Legislation · Oregon Department of Revenue
- 5. Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Permits · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 6. Accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A Permits - 1-2 Bedrooms · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 7. Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits (ASTR) - Read Before You Apply · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 8. Maintaining Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits and Conditional Uses · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 9. How to renew your ASTR Type A permit · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 10. Other types of short-term rentals · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 11. Short term rental permits for existing buildings and homes · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 12. Accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type B Conditional Uses - 3-5 Bedrooms · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 13. Enforcement Fee and Penalty Schedule, effective July 10, 2026 · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 14. Administrative Rule ENB-13.01: Accessory Short Term Rental (ASTR) Enforcement · City of Portland Permitting & Development
- 15. Transient Lodgings Filing and Payment Information · City of Portland Revenue Division
- 16. Business Tax Filing and Payment Information · City of Portland Revenue Division
- 17. Accessory Short-Term Rentals: Changes in City rules and enforcement methods needed to increase equity and effectiveness · City of Portland Ombudsman
- 18. Response to Ombudsman's Report on Enforcement of Accessory Short-Term Rental Rules · City of Portland Office of the City Administrator
- 19. City Updates Citation Procedure and Short-Term Rental Fees · City of Portland Community and Economic Development
- 20. Portland, OR · Airbnb Help Center
- 21. Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Oregon · Airbnb Help Center