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Oregon Short-Term Rental Laws by City (2026)

Short-term rental rules in Oregon are set city by city — a property that is legal to rent nightly in one town can be prohibited a few miles away. The table below covers 3 Oregon cities (3 human-verified against official sources), with each city's legal status, permit cost, and last-verified date.

Statewide short-term rental rules in Oregon

Oregon has no statewide short-term rental license or permit and no broad preemption law — cities and counties decide whether and how STRs may operate, subject to state land-use protections for lawfully established (nonconforming) uses. The state's main statewide requirement is the Oregon transient lodging tax, currently 1.5% of the rent, collected by whoever takes the guest's payment (booking platforms like Airbnb/Vrbo collect on platform bookings). Under HB 4134 (2026), that state tax rises to 2.75% for lodging charges on or after January 1, 2027, with the new 1.25% earmarked for wildlife conservation and shown on receipts as a 'nature conservation fee.' City and county rules apply on top of state law — check your local market's page.

Full statewide rules: permits, taxes & enforcement
AllowedAllowed, no permit required

Oregon has no statewide short-term rental license or permit and no broad preemption law — cities and counties decide whether and how STRs may operate, subject to state land-use protections for lawfully established (nonconforming) uses. The state's main statewide requirement is the Oregon transient lodging tax, currently 1.5% of the rent, collected by whoever takes the guest's payment (booking platforms like Airbnb/Vrbo collect on platform bookings). Under HB 4134 (2026), that state tax rises to 2.75% for lodging charges on or after January 1, 2027, with the new 1.25% earmarked for wildlife conservation and shown on receipts as a 'nature conservation fee.' City and county rules apply on top of state law — check your local market's page.

✓ Last verified July 12, 2026 · 11 official sources

Reviewed by the STR Rule Watch research team against 11 official sources. How we verify data

Oregon statewide STR rules at a glance

Key short-term rental facts for Oregon
Legal statusAllowed, no permit required
Permit requiredNo
RenewalNo renewal required
Total occupancy taxes~1.5% of gross revenue
EnforcementNo state agency licenses or inspects STRs; enforcement of operating rules is local.

State law & local authority

Oregon does not preempt local STR regulation: cities and counties may permit, cap, restrict, or prospectively ban short-term rentals, and many (Portland, Bend, Lincoln County, coastal towns) do. The main state-law limits on local power are: (1) nonconforming-use protection — ORS 215.130(5) provides that 'the lawful use of any building, structure or land at the time of the enactment or amendment of any zoning ordinance or regulation may be continued,' which the Land Use Board of Appeals used in August 2022 to strike down Lincoln County's voter-approved Measure 21-203 phase-out of existing licensed STRs in unincorporated residential zones; and (2) local lodging-tax constraints — under ORS 320.350, new or increased local transient lodging taxes must currently dedicate at least 70% of net revenue to tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities; HB 4148 (Or. Laws 2026, ch. 121) lowers that earmark to 50% (no more than 50% for city/county services) and adds 'resiliency grants for small businesses in the restaurant and lodging industry' as a qualifying use, operative January 1, 2027. The state lodging tax is expressly 'in addition to and not in lieu of any local transient lodging tax' (ORS 320.305(4)).

State-level taxes

TaxRateWho collects
Oregon State Transient Lodging Tax (ORS 320.305)Applies to stays under 30 consecutive days statewide, on the total retail price including non-optional fees (cleaning, pets). Whoever collects the guest's payment is the 'transient lodging tax collector' — so platforms (transient lodging intermediaries) like Airbnb/Vrbo collect and remit on platform bookings; direct-booking hosts register with the Department of Revenue and file quarterly. HB 4134 (Or. Laws 2026, ch. 140) raises the total state rate to 2.75% (1.5% tourism + 0.9% wildlife fund + 0.35% conservation programs) for lodging charges on or after January 1, 2027; the 1.25% increase must appear on guest receipts as a 'nature conservation fee.' Local city/county lodging taxes (commonly 6-14%) apply in addition.1.5%varies

Enforcement & penalties

No state agency licenses or inspects STRs; enforcement of operating rules is local. The Oregon Department of Revenue administers the state lodging tax (quarterly returns, audits, penalties for non-filing). Generally applicable dwelling safety statutes cover STRs: owners of rental dwelling units must supply, install and maintain smoke alarms (ORS 479.270, within ORS 479.250-479.300), and carbon monoxide alarms are required in dwellings containing a CO source such as gas appliances or an attached garage (ORS 90.316; ORS 105.836-105.842).

Statewide sources

CityStatusPermit feeLast verified
BendRestricted$350July 21, 2026
PortlandPrimary residence only$400August 15, 2026
SalemPermit required$320July 21, 2026

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This page is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Regulations change frequently — verify current requirements with each jurisdiction before operating. HOA and condo rules may prohibit short-term rentals regardless of city law — if your property is in an association, review Oregon HOA law and your CC&Rs before listing.

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