Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Multnomah County, OR

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Multnomah County, OR. Short-term rentals of an entire house or any portion of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) are prohibited in unincorporated areas. Commercial lodging (hotels, motels, B&Bs with >2 rooms) requires a license, annual health inspections, and collection of an 11.5% transient lodging tax. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals of an entire house or any portion of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) are prohibited in unincorporated areas. Commercial lodging (hotels, motels, B&Bs with >2 rooms) requires a license, annual health inspections, and collection of an 11.5% transient lodging tax.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Multnomah County.

No. Because Multnomah County, OR prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Multnomah County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Multnomah County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.