Short-Term Rentals in Multnomah County, OR (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Verified from official government sources

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

Short-Term Rental Permits

Multnomah County requires every short-term rental host or booking platform to register as a transient lodging operator with the tax administrator within 15 days of starting business, before collecting any lodging tax.

Multnomah County Short-Term Rental Registration

Some Restrictions

Multnomah County Code § 11.406(A)

Every person engaging or about to engage in business as an operator of a hotel in the county must register with the tax administrator on a form provided by the administrator. Operators starting businesses must register within 15 calendar days after commencing business. (B) The privilege of registration after the date of imposition of the transient lodgings tax will not relieve any person from ...

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Taxes & Fees

Multnomah County taxes short-term rental stays at 11.5% of rent, a 5% base rate plus three surcharges, collected by the operator from every guest staying 30 days or less.

Multnomah County Short-Term Rental Lodging Tax

Some Restrictions

Multnomah County Code § 11.401(B)

Each transient shall pay a tax of 11.5% of the rent charged by the operator, with this tax comprised of the following base rate and surcharges: (1) The base rate of the tax imposed by subsection (A) is equal to 5%. (2) A first surcharge rate of the tax imposed by subsection (A) is equal to 1%. (3) A second surcharge of the tax imposed by subsection (A) is equal to 3%. (4) A third surcharge of t...

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Occupancy Limits

In the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, an owner may rent out a dwelling as an overnight accommodation for no more than 90 room nights per year. The owner must live there as a primary residence during rentals, and the use needs a land use approval valid for only two years before renewal is required.

Multnomah County Gorge Overnight Rental Night Cap

Significant Restrictions

Multnomah County Code § 38.7337(A)-(G)

Overnight Accommodations may be established as authorized in various districts subject to the following: (A) The owner of the subject parcel may rent the dwelling for up to 90 room nights per year. (B) Parking areas shall be screened so they are not visible from key viewing areas. (C) The use is incidental and subordinate to the primary use of the property. (D) The dwelling must be the primary ...

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Primary-Residence-Only Rule

In the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area portion of unincorporated Multnomah County, MCC 38.7337 lets a landowner rent a dwelling as a short-term "overnight accommodation" for up to 90 room nights a year, but only if the home is the owner's primary residence and the owner is present during the rental.

Multnomah County Gorge Overnight Rental Rule

Some Restrictions

Multnomah County Code § 38.7337(A)-(E)

(A) The owner of the subject parcel may rent the dwelling for up to 90 room nights per year. (B) Parking areas shall be screened so they are not visible from key viewing areas. (C) The use is incidental and subordinate to the primary use of the property. (D) The dwelling must be the primary residence of the owner and occupied by the owner during rental. (E) Commercial events are not permitted a...

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Short-Term Rentals by City in Multnomah County

2 cities in Multnomah County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PortlandPop. 652,503

8 verified rules • Host Platform Liability, Host Presence Rule

GreshamPop. 114,247

6 verified rules • Host Presence Rule, Insurance Requirements

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