Rental Property Rules in Lane County, OR (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lane County, Oregon.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Repairs & Habitability

Landlords in unincorporated Lane County cannot legally rent out a dwelling that lacks working water heat to 120 degrees, room heat to 70 degrees, and sound plumbing and structure: LC 9.035.070 bars leasing a unit unless it meets the minimum standards in LC 9.035.015 through .065. The rules apply only outside Eugene, Springfield and the county's other incorporated cities, which set their own housing codes.

Rental Housing Habitability Standards in Lane County

Some Restrictions

Lane Code § LC 9.035.070

An owner of a dwelling shall not rent, sublet, lease, hire out, or continue to rent, sublet, lease or hire out a dwelling, dwelling unit or guest room unless the dwelling complies with the requirements of LC 9.035.015 through LC 9.035.065.

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Rental Property Rules by City in Lane County

1 cities in Lane County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

EugenePop. 176,000

4 verified rules • Repairs & Habitability, Just Cause Eviction

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