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

Number of guests. The maximum number of guests occupying a Type A accessory short-term rental may not exceed 5.

6. Employees. Nonresident employees are prohibited. Hired service for normal maintenance, repair and care of the residence or site, such as yard maintenance or house cleaning, is allowed.

7. Services to overnight guests and visitors. Serving alcohol and food to overnight guests and visitors is allowed and may be subject to other county or state requirements.

8. Commercial meetings. Commercial meetings include luncheons, banquets, parties, weddings, meetings, charitable fund raising, commercial or advertising activities, or other gatherings for direct or indirect compensation. Commercial meetings are prohibited with a Type A accessory short-term rental. A historic resource may be open to the public for 4 hours one day each year if required as part of a historic preservation grant or incentive program. This is not considered a commercial meeting.

9. A Type B accessory home occupation is prohibited with a Type A accessory short-term rental.

10. Advertisements. No advertisement can state more than the approved number of bedrooms or guests for a Type A accessory short-term rental. This includes any wording, images, or descriptions that indicate a higher capacity available for the approved number of bedrooms or guests allowed.