Does Portland have rent control?

Portland does not have its own rent control ordinance, but Oregon state rent control (cap of 7%) applies to most residential properties.

What is the rent increase cap in Portland?

The cap is 7% per year. At median rent, that's about $134/yr.

Are any properties exempt from Portland rent control?

Common exemptions include single-family homes, new construction (typically 15 years), owner-occupied duplexes, and subsidized housing.

Portland, OR Rent Control 2026

Portland has no local rent control, but state rent control applies (7% cap). Know the rules before your next rent increase.

Portland does not have its own rent control ordinance, but Oregon state rent control applies. The statewide cap is 7% + CPI (max 10%). Exceeding the state cap voids the increase.

Key Takeaways — Portland Rent Control

Local rent control: No local ordinance
State rent cap: 7%
Violation risk: Excess increases are void and tenants can recover overpayments

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Rent Control in Portland

Portland landlords must follow Oregon state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

annual rent cap

$1,922

median 2BR rent

Portland-Specific Rules

Portland has local regulations that go beyond Oregon state law:

Portland follows Oregon's statewide rent control law (SB 608, 2019) — the first statewide rent control in the US. Annual increases capped at 7% + CPI (10% max) for buildings 15+ years old. Portland does not have additional local rent control but has advocated for lower caps at the state level.

Penalty Warning

Violate Oregon rent control rules in Portland and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Portland's median rent of $1,922/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

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How we researched this page: Rent control rules are based on Oregon state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Washington County. Last updated: August 2026.

Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

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