Portland requires an Accessory Short-Term Rental permit from the Bureau of Development Services, a safety inspection, and display of the permit number in every listing under PCC 33.207.
Short-term rental operators in Portland must obtain an Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) permit before hosting. The application requires proof of primary residency, written neighbor notice within 150 feet, a safety inspection of smoke and CO alarms and egress, and a Transient Lodgings Tax registration. The city issues a permit number that must appear in every online listing. Type A permits cover one to five guest bedrooms; Type B and CUP applications require additional hearings. Unpermitted listings face daily civil penalties and platform takedown.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Portland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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