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Hillsboro, OR Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Rentals at once
1 per dwelling
Owner STR cap
2 full-dwelling STRs citywide
Multi-dwelling lots
Only 1 unit rentable
Events
Parties/weddings not allowed

Summary

Hillsboro short-term rentals may host only 1 rental at a time per dwelling, and a full-dwelling STR owner may hold interest in no more than 2 full-dwelling STRs citywide, under Community Development Code § 12.40.230.

4.Only 1 rental at a time at the dwelling is permitted.5.The owner of the partial-dwelling STR must maintain a valid business license from the City of Hillsboro.6.Tents, trailers, recreational vehicles, yurts and other spaces not considered permanent housing types may not be rented as partial-dwelling STRs.D.Standards for Full-Dwelling STRs.1.The owner of a full-dwelling STR may only operate or hold ownership interest in 2 full-dwelling STRs in Hillsboro City limits. Property ownership is substantiated by tax forms.2.The STR may not be used for events or gatherings of people invited to the STR for the primary purpose of socializing or participating in a ceremonial or business activity such as parties, weddings, reunions or company retreats.3.If there are multiple dwellings on the same property, only 1 dwelling can be rented at a time.4.The owner of the full-dwelling STR must maintain a valid Business License from the City of Hillsboro.5.Tents, trailers, recreational vehicles, yurts and other spaces not considered permanent housing types may not be rented as full-dwelling STRs.6.In the SCR-OTC zone, full-dwelling STRs are permitted only on lots abutting NE Alder Street between NE 68 th Avenue and NE Century Boulevard. (Ord. No. 6467, §§ 1, 2(Exh. A), 3-5-2024; Ord. No. 6508, § 1 (Exh. A), 11-4-2025)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 1 | Community Development Code: Supplement 1).

Full Breakdown

Community Development Code § 12.40.230 caps simultaneous use rather than guest headcount: both partial-dwelling STRs (owner on-site) and full-dwelling STRs (owner off-site) may each host only 1 booking at a time, and if a property has multiple dwellings, only 1 can be rented simultaneously. A full-dwelling STR owner may operate or hold ownership interest in no more than 2 full-dwelling STRs within Hillsboro city limits, verified against tax records. STRs may not be used for parties, weddings, reunions, or similar group events, and tents, trailers, RVs, and yurts don't qualify as rentable STR space.

Violations & Fines

Renting more than 1 unit at a time on a property, exceeding the 2-STR ownership cap, or hosting an event violates § 12.40.230 and can trigger permit revocation and business license loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Hillsboro homeowner rent out multiple rooms to different guests at once?
No - CDC § 12.40.230.C.4 allows only 1 rental at a time at the dwelling.
How many short-term rentals can one owner run in Hillsboro?
A full-dwelling STR owner may hold interest in no more than 2 citywide, per § 12.40.230.D.1.

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