Gresham, OR Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- GRC Article 9.55
- License term
- 1 year, annual renewal
- Update deadline
- 30 days for ownership changes
- Exempt
- Motels, hotels, licensed care homes
Summary
Gresham requires owners of any residential rental property, including owner-occupied homes renting a single room, to hold an annually renewed City rental license under GRC Article 9.55 before renting.
Except where otherwise provided, no person shall maintain or operate a residential rental property within the city without first obtaining a residential rental property license. Application for a residential rental property license shall be filed with the manager on a form provided by the city.
(2) GRC Article 9.55 shall apply to the following residential rental property classifications:
(a) owner-occupied dwellings containing one or more residential rental units;
(b) non-owner occupied dwellings containing one or more residential rental units; and
(c) owner-occupied dwellings containing one or more sleeping units or rooming units
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rented, leased or let in exchange for monetary or other compensation.
(3) Residential rental property shall be deemed to be operated / rented and subject to the provisions of this chapter if any unit within the property has been occupied by a tenant within the last 12 months.
(4) GRC Article 9.55 provisions pertaining to licensing and inspection shall not apply to:
(a) motels, hotels, rooming houses, assisted living facilities, adult foster care homes administered by the state of Oregon, or temporary housing as defined in GRC 9.55.010; or
(b) approved accessory dwellings, sleeping units, or rooming units, occupied by a person or persons from whom the owner does not collect any monetary or other compensation.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
GRC 9.55.060 makes it unlawful to maintain or operate a residential rental property in Gresham without a Residential Rental Property License from the City Manager, covering owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied dwellings with one or more rented units, plus owner-occupied homes renting a single sleeping or rooming unit. Owners file an application listing every property, unit count and designated agent, pay an annual fee set by council resolution, and update the City within 30 days of any change. Motels, hotels, licensed care facilities and unpaid accessory units are exempt. Renting without the license is itself a violation subject to GRC 9.55.160 penalties.
Violations & Fines
Renting out a residential unit without a current Residential Rental Property License, or failing to report an ownership or agent change within 30 days, violates GRC 9.55.060 and can draw penalties under GRC 9.55.160, including license suspension or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an owner-occupied home renting one room need a license?
What happens if I rent without registering?
Sources & Official References
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