Beaverton's Short-Term Rentals: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles short-term rentals a little differently. In Beaverton, Oregon, there are 6 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Taxes & Fees

Beaverton STR operators must collect and remit multiple transient lodging taxes totaling approximately 14.5%: Beaverton city TLT of 4%, Washington County TLT of 9%, and Oregon state TLT of 1.5%. The city's 4% lodging tax supports the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. Platforms like Airbnb may collect some taxes automatically.

Key details: City TLT: 4% (Beaverton). County TLT: 9% (Washington County). State TLT: 1.5% (ORS 320.300). Combined Rate: Approximately 14.5%. Platform Collection: Airbnb collects 4% city tax; verify county and state.

Non-remittance: back taxes + 5 to 25% penalty + interest. Oregon DOR audit authority. City fines for unregistered operators.

Occupancy Limits

Beaverton has not adopted a dedicated short-term rental ordinance and does not publish a guest-per-bedroom occupancy formula. STRs operate under the city's general business license requirement (Beaverton Municipal Code Chapter 7.01) and Oregon's statewide rental occupancy rule (ORS 90.262), which caps any occupancy guideline at no more restrictive than two persons per bedroom.

Key details: STR-Specific Code: None as of 2026. Business License: Required (BMC Ch. 7.01). State Occupancy Rule: ORS 90.262 (no more restrictive than 2/bedroom). Local Agent: Required for rental properties. Planning Contact: 503-526-2420.

Operating without a general business license under BMC Chapter 7.01 is enforceable by the city's Finance Department through citations and back-tax assessments. Violations of the underlying noise, parking, or zoning rules at an STR property are pursued under the relevant chapter (BMC 5.15 noise, BDC zoning) by Beaverton Code Compliance.

Beaverton is more permissive than most cities when it comes to occupancy limits. That said, there are still limits.

Insurance Requirements

Beaverton has not adopted a city-specific short-term rental ordinance and does not codify a numeric liability insurance minimum for STR operators. Hosts must still hold a general business license under Beaverton Code Chapter 7 and remit transient lodging taxes - 4% Beaverton city, 9% Washington County, and 1.5% Oregon state (ORS 320.300 to 320.365) - for a combined rate of about 14.5%. Industry best practice is at least $1,000,000 in liability coverage through an STR endorsement, because standard Oregon homeowner policies typically exclude transient lodging activity.

Key details: City STR Ordinance: None (no insurance minimum codified). Business License: Required (Beaverton Code Chapter 7). City Lodging Tax: 4% (Beaverton). County + State TLT: 9% Washington County + 1.5% Oregon (ORS 320.300). Recommended Coverage: $1M liability via STR endorsement (industry best practice).

Because no city insurance minimum is codified, there is no Beaverton-specific citation for inadequate coverage. Failure to hold a required business license under Beaverton Code Chapter 7, or to remit transient lodging taxes under ORS 320.300 to 320.365 and the county and city ordinances, is enforced by the Beaverton Finance Department, Washington County, and the Oregon Department of Revenue through citations, back-tax assessments, interest, and penalties.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Beaverton gives residents more flexibility on insurance requirements.

Permit Requirements

As of 2025, Beaverton does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance. STRs are treated as regular rentals requiring a standard business license. Operators must comply with general building and zoning requirements. The city has considered but not yet enacted STR-specific regulations.

Key details: STR-Specific Permit: None required as of 2025. Business License: Required for all rental operations. Zoning: Must confirm STR use allowed in applicable zone. Local Contact: Local agent contact required for rental properties. Status: City considering STR-specific regulations but none enacted.

Operating without registration: $500 first offense. Repeat violations: $1,000+ and potential license revocation. Safety code violations handled separately.

The rules around permit requirements in Beaverton lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

Noise Rules

No STR-specific noise rules exist in Beaverton. Standard noise ordinance (BMC Chapter 5.15) applies to all properties including STRs. Quiet hours are 10 PM – 7 AM with a 50 dBA nighttime threshold factor. Hosts are responsible for guest compliance with noise standards.

Key details: Governing Code: BMC Chapter 5.15 (standard noise ordinance). Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 7 AM. STR-Specific Rules: None — standard noise code applies. Host Responsibility: Hosts responsible for guest noise compliance. Non-Emergency Line: 503-629-0111.

Noise violation at STR: $250 to $1,000. Multiple complaints: permit suspension/revocation. Host responsible for guest behavior.

Parking Rules

Beaverton has no STR-specific parking rules. Standard parking code (BMC Chapter 6.02 Article V) applies. Motor trucks are prohibited from parking near residences 9 PM – 7 AM. Recreational vehicles and trailers must move at least 1/10 mile every 48 hours on public streets. No parking on sidewalks, curbs, or planting strips.

Key details: STR-Specific Rules: None — standard parking code applies. Truck Restriction: No motor trucks near residences 9 PM – 7 AM. RV/Trailer Street Limit: Must move 1/10 mile every 48 hours. Parking Surface: No parking on sidewalks, curbs, or planting strips. Code: BMC Chapter 6.02, Article V.

Parking plan non-compliance may affect STR permit renewal. Street parking violations per city code.

The Bottom Line

Compared to many U.S. cities, Beaverton gives residents more room on short-term rentals. 3 of the 6 rules here are rated permissive. But permissive does not mean unregulated. There are still requirements, and the city does enforce them when violations are reported.

All of the above reflects Beaverton's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.