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Is Airbnb Legal in Portland? 2026 Rules, Permits & Taxes

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Rules checked

From 19 official sources and 2 Airbnb help pages. Not legal advice.

The short answer

Portland Airbnb Rules in Brief

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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.

Portland Airbnb Rules at a Glance
TopicRule
PermitType A permit for one or two bedrooms6
Who can hostA resident must live in the home 270 days a year7
WhereOne unit or 25 percent in multi-dwelling sites6
Building rulesOld apartment buildings under Chapter 13 are excluded11
Night capNo night cap at home, 95 days away7
Minimum stayShort-term means fewer than 30 days7
GuestsTwo bedrooms and five guests on a Type A permit6
Listing displayPermit number in every ad and posted in the home2,6,17
PlatformsBooking platforms cannot complete bookings for unregistered rentals2
SafetyInterconnected smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide alarm7
NeighborsNotice 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.

Your own home, rented whole while you're away

Allowed with conditions

A room in your home with you present

Allowed with conditions

A second home or investment property you don't live in

Not allowed

A rented home (tenant hosting)

Allowed with conditions

A condo or multi-unit building

Allowed with conditions

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on your lot

Allowed with conditions

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
Issued by
Valid for
On listings
Platform checks

Fees

Fees
FeeAmount
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pass the bedroom inspection (legal sleeping rooms, interconnected smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarm); the permit is then emailed.
  6. 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.

Permit rules

Type A permit for one or two bedrooms
Type B conditional use for three to five bedrooms
Permit number in every ad and posted in the home
Booking platforms cannot complete bookings for unregistered rentals
Invalid permit numbers lead to delisting from Airbnb

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 resident can be an owner or a long-term renter
Residency is verified with an Oregon ID
A resident may name an operator to manage the rental
One unit or 25 percent in multi-dwelling sites
Commercial and industrial zones use a different route
Old apartment buildings under Chapter 13 are excluded
Declared condominiums need no association signature
Tenants may need the owner's written permission

Operating rules

Operating Rules for Portland Short-Term Rentals

No night cap at home, 95 days away
Short-term means fewer than 30 days
Two bedrooms and five guests on a Type A permit
Accessory dwelling units count toward the two-bedroom limit
Interconnected smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide alarm
Bedrooms are inspected before the permit is issued
Notice letter to neighbors at application and renewal
No weddings, parties or paid gatherings on a Type A rental
Keep a guest log for the City
Check that the address is inside Portland
Register for a lodging tax account within 15 days

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
How Much Are Airbnb Taxes in Portland?
TaxRateCollected by
Oregon state transient lodging tax 1.5% of the price including cleaning fees; 2.75% for consideration charged from January 1, 20271.5%3,21Airbnb
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%15,21Airbnb
Multnomah County transient lodgings tax 5.5% of the price including cleaning fees5.5%15,21Airbnb
Portland Tourism Improvement District fee 3% of taxable rent (Airbnb lists it as a 2% fee and a 1% recovery surcharge)3%15,21Airbnb
Portland nightly fee on short-term rentals $4 for each night booked, in addition to the lodging tax$4 a night15,21Airbnb
Total on a stay 16% + $4 · All by 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

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.

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.

  1. January 1, 2027 Upcoming
    Portland business tax exemption rises to $100,000
  2. January 1, 2027 Upcoming
    Oregon lodging tax rises to 2.75%
  3. July 10, 2026
    New enforcement and permit fee schedule
  4. March 4, 2026
    City Ombudsman urges warnings and lower first-time fines
  5. January 1, 2026
    Portland business tax exemption rises to $75,000
  6. July 1, 2025
    Short-term rental fees and fines rise 5 to 6 percent
  7. May 2025
    First-time violators capped at five citations
  8. November 7, 2024
    Enforcement rule extended to commercial short-term rentals
  9. October 1, 2024
    Revised short-term rental zoning rules
  10. March 2024
    Monthly Airbnb data checks begin

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
Minimum stay set on Portland listings
Shortest stay acceptedShare of listings
1 night31%
2 nights31%
3 nights8%
4–6 nights3%
7–29 nights5%
30+ nights21%

What officials report

40
417
4600%
9000%

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.

Estimate what a Portland home could earn

FAQ

Portland Airbnb Rules: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airbnb legal in Portland?

Yes, if you live in the home. Portland allows a resident to rent one or two bedrooms to up to five guests with a Type A permit, or three to five bedrooms with a Type B conditional use, but not an entire dwelling without a long-term resident in residential zones.6,7

Do I need a permit for Airbnb in Portland?

Yes. A resident renting one or two bedrooms needs a Type A accessory short-term rental permit from Portland Permitting & Development, applied for through Civic Portal, and the permit number must be in every listing.5,6,8

How much is the Portland short-term rental permit?

A Type A permit costs $504 and is valid for two years; the fee was $400 before July 10, 2026. A Type B conditional use costs about $9,005 for review plus a $309 inspection verification fee.13,17

Can I rent a home I don't live in?

Not in residential zones. Renting an entire dwelling unit without a long-term resident living there at least 270 days a year is not allowed; only properties whose zoning and building use allow commercial transient lodging can operate otherwise.7,10

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?

A Type A permit allows at most two bedrooms and five guests. A Type B conditional use allows up to five bedrooms and 10 guests, with the exact numbers set in the land use review.6,7

Does Airbnb collect hotel tax in Portland?

Yes. Airbnb collects and remits the Portland tax, Multnomah County tax, tourism fee and $4 nightly fee, along with the Oregon state tax, but hosts still register with the Revenue Division and handle other tax obligations.15,20,21

What is the lodging tax on an Airbnb stay in Portland?

About 16% of the price including cleaning fees: 1.5% state, 6% city, 5.5% county and a 3% tourism fee, plus $4 per night. The state share rises to 2.75% on January 1, 2027.3,15,21

What is the fine for an illegal short-term rental in Portland?

Citation fines are $1,829 for a first offense, $5,475 for a second and $9,122 for a third and later offenses. One citation can cover five types of violation, up to $34,670, and unpaid fines double after 15 days.8,13,14

Do I need to show my permit number on my Airbnb listing?

Yes. The permit number must be in all advertising and posted in the home, and Airbnb listings with an invalid number are delisted. An ad also may not state more bedrooms or guests than the permit allows.2,6,17

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?

Yes. The state lodging tax is 1.5% today and 2.75% for consideration charged on or after January 1, 2027, under House Bill 4134, with the added 1.25% labeled a nature conservation fee.3,4

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. 1. Title 33, Planning and Zoning, Chapter 33.207 Accessory Short-Term Rentals (10/1/24) · City of Portland Zoning Code
  2. 2. Chapter 6.04 Transient Lodgings Tax · Portland City Code
  3. 3. Transient Lodging Tax · Oregon Department of Revenue
  4. 4. 2026 Summary of Legislation · Oregon Department of Revenue
  5. 5. Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Permits · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  6. 6. Accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A Permits - 1-2 Bedrooms · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  7. 7. Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits (ASTR) - Read Before You Apply · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  8. 8. Maintaining Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits and Conditional Uses · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  9. 9. How to renew your ASTR Type A permit · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  10. 10. Other types of short-term rentals · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  11. 11. Short term rental permits for existing buildings and homes · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  12. 12. Accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type B Conditional Uses - 3-5 Bedrooms · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  13. 13. Enforcement Fee and Penalty Schedule, effective July 10, 2026 · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  14. 14. Administrative Rule ENB-13.01: Accessory Short Term Rental (ASTR) Enforcement · City of Portland Permitting & Development
  15. 15. Transient Lodgings Filing and Payment Information · City of Portland Revenue Division
  16. 16. Business Tax Filing and Payment Information · City of Portland Revenue Division
  17. 17. Accessory Short-Term Rentals: Changes in City rules and enforcement methods needed to increase equity and effectiveness · City of Portland Ombudsman
  18. 18. Response to Ombudsman's Report on Enforcement of Accessory Short-Term Rental Rules · City of Portland Office of the City Administrator
  19. 19. City Updates Citation Procedure and Short-Term Rental Fees · City of Portland Community and Economic Development
  20. 20. Portland, OR · Airbnb Help Center
  21. 21. Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Oregon · Airbnb Help Center