Gresham, OR Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- GRC § 9.56.040(1)(e)
- Overnight max
- 2 per bedroom + 2
- Daytime max
- Overnight max + 6
- Exemption
- Children under 2 not counted
- Disclosure
- Must be posted and advertised
Summary
Gresham caps short-term rental occupancy at two people per legal bedroom plus two, overnight, and adds six more for daytime gatherings; children under two don't count, and both limits must be disclosed in advertising.
(e) the maximum overnight occupancy for STRs shall be limited to two persons per legal bedroom plus two additional persons. The maximum daytime occupancy shall be limited to the maximum overnight occupancy plus six additional persons. Maximum overnight and daytime occupancies shall be disclosed in any advertising for the STR. Children under the age of two shall not be counted towards maximum occupancy;
(f) one code-compliant off-street parking space shall be made available for every two bedrooms. Garage space may be used to meet the required parking standard if the space is not available for use by another occupant; and
(g) the registrant or contact person shall promptly respond to complaints regarding the use of the short-term rental.
(2) In addition to the provisions set out in subsection (1), the following additional standards and conditions apply to hosted homeshares:
(a) 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:
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
GRC § 9.56.040(1)(e) sets Gresham's short-term rental occupancy formula: overnight occupancy is capped at two persons per legal bedroom plus two additional people, and daytime occupancy adds six more people on top of that overnight maximum. Children under age two aren't counted toward either limit. Registrants must post the calculated maximum overnight and daytime occupancy on the required registration notice and disclose both figures in any online advertising for the rental, alongside required off-street parking of one space per two bedrooms.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the posted overnight or daytime occupancy limit is a violation subject to GRC Article 9.99 penalties, up to $1,000 per offense, and can lead to conditions on or revocation of the STR registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the daytime limit different from overnight?
Sources & Official References
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