(PORTLAND, ORE.) – The City of Portland, through its Community and Economic Development Service Area, has updated its citation procedure for Accessory Short-term Rentals (ASTRs), which includes increasing permitting fees and citation fines associated with ASTRs, adjusting them for rises in inflation. It is also partnering with short-term rental platforms and operators to amplify ongoing enforcement efforts, to ensure that all operators in Portland are aware of existing residency requirements for ASTRs and the fines associated with violating these and other rules.
“By rightsizing fees associated with short-term rentals and working with our partners to keep operators informed, we are ensuring good actors can continue to operate short-term rentals while curbing those who exploit our vulnerable housing stock,” said Deputy City Administrator for Community & Economic Development Donnie Oliveira.
The fee increases will impact initial, renewal, and delinquent fees for Type A and Type B ASTRs, generally associated with short-term rentals in residential zones, as well as citation fees for ASTRs. Each fee will increase 5-6% starting on July 1st. These fees were part of Portland Permitting & Development's 2025-26 fee package that was adopted by the City Council on Wednesday, May 21.
Fines are assessed as a result of issued citations for violations at an amount according to the adopted fee schedule for enforcement actions. If just one violation is found during the inspection/investigation, the citation will result in a fine for a single offense. If multiple types of violations are found, additional citations will result in fines for multiple offenses, up to a maximum of five types of offenses. Under the current fee schedule for FY24-25, this equates to a maximum fine of $26,201. If the issue(s) identified in the citations are not immediately addressed, or are addressed and then reoccur, the City will proceed with a complaint to the Hearings Officer which could result in additional penalties or legal action.
In addition to these higher fees and fines, the City is doing outreach to short-term rental operators to make sure they are aware of requirements to ASTRs in Portland – including those related to permitting, occupancy, and what spaces can be used for this purpose. For all ASTR permit types, there must be a resident who lives in the dwelling unit for at least 270 days during each calendar year. That resident can be the owner or a tenant. Commercially operated ASTRs, without a long-term resident, are violating Portland City Code.
ASTR operators who need additional support ensuring compliance with these requirements should visit the City’s ASTR webpage, email PPDAccessoryShortTermRental@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-2633.
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The City’s Community and Economic Development service area includes the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the Portland Housing Bureau, Portland Permitting and Development, Prosper Portland, the Enhanced Services Districts Program, and the Spectator Venues and Visitor Activities Program. The Community and Economic Development service area aligns City programs focused on building prosperity for all Portlanders by creating and delivering efficient, transparent, and equitable solutions for a resilient built environment – and services, resources, and experiences for our community.