Gresham, OR Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)

registrant shall submit sufficient proof as determined by the manager that an owner resides at the hosted homeshare; and

(b) registrant shall certify that an owner has performed a safety inspection pursuant to the city-supplied STR safety inspection checklist, and that the hosted homeshare is in compliance with the provisions of this article and applicable provisions of the PMC as determined by the manager.

(3) In addition to the provisions set out in subsection (1), the following additional standards and conditions apply to vacation home rentals:

(a) registrant shall permit city staff to conduct a safety inspection to ensure compliance with this article and applicable provisions of the PMC as determined by the manager; and

(b) City shall mail a notification to neighbors within a 100-foot radius of the vacation home rental which shall contain all of the following information:

(i) the expiration date of the certificate of registration;

(ii) the name and contact information of a primary and backup contact person;

(iii) the number of required parking spaces; and

(iv) the maximum overnight and daytime occupancy. The sole purpose of the notice is to provide neighbors with accurate contact information to address issues that may arise with the vacation home rental. (Ord. No. 1807, Enacted, 04/01/2020)