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HOA Rules in Portland, OR (2026)

5 verified hoa rules for Portland, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Board Procedures

Oregon ORS 94 (Planned Communities) and ORS 100 (Condominiums) set Portland HOA meeting, notice, and quorum procedures; the Oregon Real Estate Agency maintains the HOA registry.

HOA Board Procedure Rules in Portland

Some Restrictions

Architectural Review

Portland HOAs can enforce architectural review committees under ORS 94.630 but cannot deny solar panels, clotheslines, or EV charging infrastructure in most cases.

HOA Architectural Review Rules in Portland

Some Restrictions

Assessment & Dues

Oregon ORS 94.709 allows Portland HOAs to levy regular and special assessments; unpaid dues create a lien with foreclosure rights after a 90-day cure period.

HOA Assessment Rules in Portland

Some Restrictions

Dispute Resolution

HOA disputes in Portland are governed by the Oregon Planned Community Act (ORS 94.550-94.783) for planned communities and the Oregon Condominium Act (ORS 100) for condominiums. Both statutes require boards to provide notice, hold open meetings, and allow members to inspect records. Disputes typically escalate from internal grievance process to mediation through Resolutions Northwest, then to Multnomah County Circuit Court.

Portland HOA Dispute Resolution (Oregon Planned Community Act, ORS 94.550-94.783)

Some Restrictions

CC&R Enforcement

Oregon HOAs enforce CC and Rs under ORS 94 and ORS 100 through written notice, hearings, and fines; selective or inconsistent enforcement can waive future enforcement.

HOA CC and R Enforcement Rules in Portland

Some Restrictions

Looking for Multnomah County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Portland city rules.

HOA Rules in Multnomah County