Gresham, OR Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- GRC § 9.56.040(1)(a)-(b)
- Events
- No organized events allowed
- Quiet hours
- 10 p.m.-7 a.m.
- Enforced under
- Noise Control Code, Article 7.20
- Applies to
- Homeshares and vacation rentals
Summary
Gresham bars short-term rentals from hosting organized events such as parties or weddings and requires occupants to follow the city's Noise Control Code, observing quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. every night.
The following standards and conditions apply to all STRs:
(a) the STR may not be used for an organized event;
(b) occupants shall abide by the city's Noise Control Code set out in Article 7.20 and observe quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.;
(c) registrant shall post a copy of the certificate of registration or other city-issued documentation which shall contain at least the following information:
(i) registration expiration date;
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(ii) name and contact information of the contact person (primary and backup);
(iii) number of required parking spaces at the STR; and
(iv) maximum overnight and daytime occupancy at the STR. The notice shall be posted on the interior of a window facing the street adjacent to the front door. If no such area exists, then the notice shall be posted in a location clearly visible to any person desiring to review the notice.
(d) registrant shall reference a city-issued flyer titled "Good Neighbor Guidelines" in every STR online advertisement as well as post in two distinct, visible places within the STR, such as the entryway, kitchen or bedroom door;
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
GRC § 9.56.040(1)(a)-(b) bars every Gresham short-term rental from hosting an organized event, the code defines that as a gathering invited primarily to socialize or hold a ceremony or business activity, such as a party, wedding, reunion, or company retreat, and requires occupants to observe quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. under the city's Noise Control Code, GRC Article 7.20. These conditions apply to both hosted homeshares and vacation home rentals and are posted requirements under the registration certificate.
Violations & Fines
Hosting an organized event or violating quiet hours is a code violation subject to GRC Article 9.99 penalties, up to $1,000 per offense, and can trigger conditions or revocation of the STR registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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