How to get a short-term rental permit in Portland, OR (2026)
Portland requires Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Permit (Type A for 1-2 bedrooms; Type B conditional use for 3-5 bedrooms) — the fee is $400, renewed biennial. Here's how to get and keep it.
Permit at a glance
| Permit required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Permit name | Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Permit (Type A for 1-2 bedrooms; Type B conditional use for 3-5 bedrooms) |
| Permit fee | $400 |
| Renewal | Biennial |
Step by step
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Confirm your property is eligible
Portland restricts short-term rentals to your primary residence, so confirm the property qualifies before applying. ASTR regulations apply citywide in all zones (Portland Zoning Code Chapter 33.207). An ASTR must be accessory to a residential use: a resident must occupy the dwelling at least 270 days/year, and the host may be absent while renting no more than 95 days/year. Type A permits allow renting max 2 bedrooms to max 5 guests in any residential structure type (including ADUs, with a 2-bedroom site max); Type B (3-5 bedrooms) requires a Type II Conditional Use review. In multi-dwelling structures and triplexes, ASTRs are capped at 1 unit or 25% of units, whichever is greater. Commercial meetings (weddings, parties) are prohibited for Type A. In commercial zones, non-accessory STRs may instead be treated as a Retail Sales And Service use.
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Apply for the Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Permit (Type A for 1-2 bedrooms; Type B conditional use for 3-5 bedrooms)
Submit the Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Permit (Type A for 1-2 bedrooms; Type B conditional use for 3-5 bedrooms) application to Portland and pay the $400 fee. Per the PP&D Enforcement Fee and Penalty Schedule effective July 1, 2025 through July 9, 2026: Type A fee is $400 (listed as 'Business Operation Validation Fee' for 1 & 2 dwelling structures, renewing every 2 years; and as $400 initial/$400 renewal for multi-dwelling structures), with a $147 delinquent renewal fee. Fees increase July 10, 2026 to $504 (delinquent $186). Type B additionally requires a paid Conditional Use land use review plus a $245 inspection verification fee ($309 from July 10, 2026).
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Register for occupancy taxes
Register to collect and remit the applicable lodging/occupancy taxes for Portland. Some are collected automatically by the booking platform and some you may need to remit yourself.
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Renew on schedule
The permit renews biennial — set a reminder so it never lapses, since operating on an expired permit typically triggers fines.
STR rules change without warning.
Get an email the moment Portland changes its short-term rental rules — plus renewal reminders before your permit expires.
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Verified July 12, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Permit requirements and fees change; confirm current requirements with Portland before applying.