Portland, OR Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Portland, OR. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Oregon state protections.
Yes
Rent Control
31
Days to Return Deposit
No statewide limit
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
Rent Control Active
Portland has local rent control or stabilization ordinances that cap annual rent increases on qualifying units.
Rent control in Portland typically applies to older buildings and specific unit types. Newer construction and single-family homes may be exempt. Check local ordinances for exact applicability to your unit.
Portland-specific laws and ordinances
Statewide rent cap: 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower — 9.5% for 2026 (ORS 90.323, 90.324)
Portland Relocation Assistance Ordinance for no-fault evictions
No rent increase in the first year of a tenancy, then 90 days' written notice and only once a year (ORS 90.323)
Local ordinances work alongside Oregon state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Oregon state protections.
Laws that apply to all Oregon renters
Max Security Deposit
No statewide limit
Deposit Return Deadline
31 daysafter the tenancy ends and possession is returned
Entry Notice Required
24 hoursactual notice, at reasonable times; none for repairs you asked for in writing (ORS 90.322(1))
Governing Statute
Oregon Revised Statutes
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Yes, Portland has rent control or rent stabilization ordinances that limit how much landlords can raise rent on qualifying units. Check local ordinances for specific caps and exemptions.
Oregon does not set a statutory cap on security deposits. However, landlords must return deposits within 31 days of move-out.
Portland tenants benefit from several protections: Statewide rent cap: 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower — 9.5% for 2026 (ORS 90.323, 90.324); Portland Relocation Assistance Ordinance for no-fault evictions; No rent increase in the first year of a tenancy, then 90 days' written notice and only once a year (ORS 90.323). These are in addition to Oregon state law.
You can contact the Portland local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Oregon attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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