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Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Portland, OR (2026)

Short-term rental guests in Portland pay roughly 16% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.

Itemized tax rates

TaxRateWho collects
Oregon Transient Lodging Tax (state)Applies to stays of 29 nights or fewer. Airbnb and other registered platforms collect and remit for platform bookings; direct-booking hosts remit to the Oregon Department of Revenue.1.5%varies
City of Portland Transient Lodgings Tax5% to the City general fund, 1% to Travel Portland. Registered booking agents (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) collect and remit on hosts' behalf; hosts must still register with the Revenue Division within 15 days and self-remit (quarterly) for direct bookings.6%varies
Multnomah County Transient Lodgings TaxAdministered with the City tax by the Portland Revenue Division (combined city+county 11.5%). Platforms collect for platform bookings; hosts remit for direct bookings.5.5%varies
Portland Tourism Improvement District (TID) feeTID rose from 2% to 3% effective July 1, 2024 (made permanent by Council in December 2023, replacing the 1% Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Surcharge). Applies to STRs and booking agents; Airbnb itemizes it (historically as 2% TID + 1% surcharge).3%varies
Portland Housing and Homelessness Fee (nightly fee on short-term rentals)Flat $4 per night per stay (not a percentage) for stays of 1-30 nights, under City Code Chapter 6.09 (amended by Ordinance 191957 effective Jan 1, 2025). Due from booking agents/intermediaries and STR hosts; Airbnb collects it as the 'Portland Affordable Housing Fee.' Funds affordable housing and homelessness initiatives.0%varies

What will guests pay on a Portland stay?

Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.

Portland occupancy tax calculator

Gross rent$450.00
Oregon Transient Lodging Tax (state) (1.5%)· collection varies$6.75
City of Portland Transient Lodgings Tax (6%)· collection varies$27.00
Multnomah County Transient Lodgings Tax (5.5%)· collection varies$24.75
Portland Tourism Improvement District (TID) fee (3%)· collection varies$13.50
Portland Housing and Homelessness Fee (nightly fee on short-term rentals) (0%)· collection varies$0.00
Total tax (16%)$72.00
Guest pays$522.00

Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.

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Verified July 12, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Portland and your booking platform.

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