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Short-term rental rules

Running an Airbnb in Portland, Oregon

Portland permits accessory short-term rentals only where a resident lives on site at least 270 days per year, using Type A permits for one to two bedrooms and Type B conditional uses for three to five. Guests pay city and county transient lodging taxes plus the state tax.

9 of 13 fields confirmedLast checked 18 Jul 2026 Lodging tax in Portland

The rules

Every field, with its source

Anything not confirmed on an official source shows as Verify with jurisdiction rather than a guess.

Licence or permit required
YesReported

An Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Type A permit or Type B conditional use is required.

Source
Primary residence required
YesReported

The unit must be occupied as a primary residence for at least 270 days (nine months) per year.

Source
Annual night cap
Verify with jurisdictionUnverified
Zoning restricted
Verify with jurisdictionUnverified

Whole-house non-primary rentals are effectively disallowed in residential zones, but a discrete zoning restriction flag was not confirmed.

Permit number shown on listing
Verify with jurisdictionUnverified
Register or apply
https://www.portland.gov/ppd/astr-permitsReported
Source
Enforcement notes
Type A permits cover one to two bedrooms; Type B conditional uses cover three to five bedrooms. A resident must live on site at least 270 days per year.Reported
Source

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Can you run each type of STR in Portland?

A deterministic read of the cited rules for each common use type. When a governing rule is unknown, the verdict says so rather than guessing.

My primary residence (home-share)

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Portland once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/astr-permits
  • This city ties short-term rentals to a primary residence. Non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are limited or barred.
  • Type A permits cover one to two bedrooms; Type B conditional uses cover three to five bedrooms. A resident must live on site at least 270 days per year.

Confidence: high. You live there and rent it while away or rent a room.

A whole second home / investment property

Restricted

In Portland, an STR that is not your primary residence is restricted. A home-share of your own residence is the usual path.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/astr-permits
  • This city ties short-term rentals to a primary residence. Non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are limited or barred.
  • Type A permits cover one to two bedrooms; Type B conditional uses cover three to five bedrooms. A resident must live on site at least 270 days per year.

Confidence: high. A dedicated STR that is not your primary residence.

An ADU, basement or garage unit

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Portland once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/astr-permits
  • This city ties short-term rentals to a primary residence. Non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are limited or barred.
  • Type A permits cover one to two bedrooms; Type B conditional uses cover three to five bedrooms. A resident must live on site at least 270 days per year.

Confidence: high. An accessory dwelling on your property.

Unhosted, whole-unit, no owner on site

Restricted

In Portland, an STR that is not your primary residence is restricted. A home-share of your own residence is the usual path.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/astr-permits
  • This city ties short-term rentals to a primary residence. Non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are limited or barred.
  • Type A permits cover one to two bedrooms; Type B conditional uses cover three to five bedrooms. A resident must live on site at least 270 days per year.

Confidence: high. The strictest category in most cities.

LodgeDeck reports publicly available short-term rental rules and lodging tax rates and cites the source of each field. It is not legal or tax advice and it does not replace your own review. Ordinances and tax rates change often and automated collection can lag, so every field shows the source it came from and a confidence flag, and unconfirmed values are marked Unverified. Confirm with the jurisdiction before you rely on a rule or rate.

FAQ

Common questions about Portland

Do I need a licence to run an Airbnb in Portland?

Yes. Portland requires a short-term rental licence or registration before you list. An Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Type A permit or Type B conditional use is required.

Does a short-term rental have to be my primary residence in Portland?

Yes. Portland ties short-term rentals to a primary residence, so non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are limited or barred. The unit must be occupied as a primary residence for at least 270 days (nine months) per year.

Is there a night cap on short-term rentals in Portland?

No annual night cap is confirmed for Portland in our data. Verify with the jurisdiction.

Do I have to show my permit number on the listing in Portland?

Not confirmed on an official source for Portland. Verify with the jurisdiction before you rely on it.

What lodging tax will my guest pay in Portland?

A guest pays roughly 13 percent combined lodging tax in Portland. See the full lodging-tax breakdown for the state and local components.

See the lodging tax a guest pays in Portland

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