Portland caps short-term rental occupancy at two guests per bedroom plus two additional, not to exceed a total defined by permit type under PCC Chapter 33.207.
PCC Chapter 33.207 (Accessory Short-Term Rentals) limits occupancy to two guests per bedroom plus two additional occupants. Type A permits allow up to five total bedrooms rented; Type B (more than five bedrooms) triggers a conditional use review. Bedrooms must meet Oregon building code (minimum 70 square feet, egress window, two means of escape). Advertised occupancy must match the permit. Daytime gatherings exceeding 1.5 times the overnight cap require written neighbor notice. Misrepresentation is grounds for permit revocation and civil penalty.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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