Confirm the Property
Verify the address, jurisdiction, property type, eligibility rules, and private restrictions.
Before you list
Portland Type A ASTR Permit: Step-by-Step
Prepare the Portland Type A ASTR Permit: eligibility, documents, fees, application steps, verification, and renewal.
- Property eligibility
- Official sources
- You control every submission
Approval path
One Property, One Ordered Path from Requirements to Renewal.
Prepare 7 Readiness Checks
Bring the host, ownership, residence, tax, insurance, and supporting records into one file.
Follow 4 Ordered Stages
Work through the government sequence, then retain the submitted record and confirmation.
Verify and Maintain
Confirm the issued approval, publish required details, and track taxes, changes, and renewal.
What You Will Complete
The goal is an active Portland Accessory Short-Term Rental Permit tied to the correct operator, property, tax accounts, and listing information.
Accessory short-term rentals require Type A or Type B land-use approval, plus business and transient-lodging tax registration. For Portland Type A ASTR Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: A resident must occupy the dwelling for at least 270 days each year. The resident may designate a separate operator to manage the rental. A resident must occupy the dwelling for at least 270 days each year. The resident may designate a separate operator to manage the rental.
Obtain land-use approval and tax registration before hosting. For Portland Type A ASTR Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: A resident must occupy the dwelling for at least 270 days each year. The resident may designate a separate operator to manage the rental. A resident must occupy the dwelling for at least 270 days each year. The resident may designate a separate operator to manage the rental.
Before You Apply
Confirm jurisdiction and eligibility
Match the street address to Portland authority and confirm the property class can use Portland Accessory Short-Term Rental Permit. If either the boundary or eligible-use result differs, stop before opening the application.
RequiredResolve the residence rule
A resident must occupy the dwelling for at least 270 days each year. The resident may designate a separate operator to manage the rental. Save the records that prove this classification; if the operator or dwelling cannot meet it, choose a lawful rental path before paying a fee.
RequiredOregon ID number for the resident operator
Use a current oregon id number for the resident operator record that matches the applicant and rental property.
RequiredFloor plan identifying the one or two approved bedrooms
Use a current floor plan identifying the one or two approved bedrooms record that matches the applicant and rental property.
RequiredCopy of the notice sent to surrounding neighbors and neighborhood associations
Use a current copy of the notice sent to surrounding neighbors and neighborhood associations record that matches the applicant and rental property.
RequiredCity business registration and Revenue Division tax account
Use a current city business registration and revenue division tax account record that matches the applicant and rental property.
RequiredOregon and local lodging-tax account records
Use a current oregon and local lodging-tax account records record that matches the applicant and rental property.
Required
Application Steps
Complete the process through the official Portland Type A ASTR Application.
Step 1: Confirm Type A eligibility
Verify primary residence and the one- or two-bedroom limit. For Portland Type A ASTR Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: A resident must occupy the dwelling for at least 270 days each year. The resident may designate a separate operator to manage the rental. A resident must occupy the dwelling for at least 270 days each year. The resident may designate a separate operator to manage the rental. Success means the address and operator qualify for Portland Accessory Short-Term Rental Permit under Portland authority. Apply this local screen: A resident must occupy the dwelling for at least 270 days each year. The resident may designate a separate operator to manage the rental. If the boundary or property class does not match, stop and resolve eligibility before paying.
Step 2: Prepare plans and residence proof
Gather the current floor plan, bedroom, owner, and residency documents. For Portland Type A ASTR Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: Obtain land-use approval and tax registration before hosting. Effective July 10, 2026, the Type A initial and two-year renewal fee is $504; a delinquent renewal is $186. Type B has separate conditional-use and inspection fees. Success means the address and operator qualify for Portland Accessory Short-Term Rental Permit under Portland authority. Apply this local screen: A resident must occupy the dwelling for at least 270 days each year. The resident may designate a separate operator to manage the rental. If the boundary or property class does not match, stop and resolve eligibility before paying.
Step 3: Complete neighborhood notice
Send and retain the notice evidence required for the property type. For Portland Type A ASTR Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: Type A applicants certify required smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms; Type B applications receive conditional-use review and may have additional building requirements. Type A applicants must send the City notice to surrounding neighbors and recognized neighborhood associations and retain a copy for the application. Success means the required recipient or contact evidence is complete and traceable to the property. Type A applicants must send the City notice to surrounding neighbors and recognized neighborhood associations and retain a copy for the application. Correct missing recipients, dates, delivery proof, or contact details before attesting compliance.
Step 4: Apply and verify approval
Submit through the current City system and wait for the active permit. For Portland Type A ASTR Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: Obtain land-use approval and tax registration before hosting. Effective July 10, 2026, the Type A initial and two-year renewal fee is $504; a delinquent renewal is $186. Type B has separate conditional-use and inspection fees. Success means the official portal accepts the complete Portland Accessory Short-Term Rental Permit submission and returns a property-specific reference number. Resolve any incomplete checklist or payment error before creating another filing.
Review the portal fee screen before continuing to payment and record issuance.
Portland Type A ASTR Application
Official Portland application information and entry point.
Verify the Result
Confirm government status is active
Success means the issuing record shows Portland Accessory Short-Term Rental Permit as active for the exact property and operator. A receipt, draft, correction notice, or pending status is not approval; resolve it with Portland authority before accepting a stay.
RequiredCheck the listing number and property
Match the issued number, address, unit, operator, and expiration to every Portland listing. Correct a missing number or property mismatch before the listing is made bookable.
RequiredCalendar filing and renewal
Register for a Revenue Division account within 15 days after starting or advertising. Operators generally file quarterly unless instructed to file monthly. Renew the permit and tax registrations before expiration.
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Common Causes of Delay or Denial
Wrong jurisdiction or property category
A Portland Type A ASTR Permit application filing belongs only in Portland authority's program and the eligible property class for Portland Accessory Short-Term Rental Permit. If the address, zoning/use result, or approval category differs, correct that decision before resubmitting.
Applicant and property records do not match
Reconcile the applicant name, street and unit, ownership or tenancy record, tax account, and portal profile used for Portland Accessory Short-Term Rental Permit. Fix the source record that is wrong instead of uploading another conflicting copy.
Missing inspection, insurance, or notice
Type A applicants certify required smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms; Type B applications receive conditional-use review and may have additional building requirements. Portland does not list insurance as a Type A permit attachment; insurance and platform coverage remain separate private requirements. Type A applicants must send the City notice to surrounding neighbors and recognized neighborhood associations and retain a copy for the application.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I operate while the Portland application is pending?
Obtain land-use approval and tax registration before hosting. The Portland Type A ASTR Permit application answer also depends on this local rule: Portland lists a 6% City lodging tax, 5.5% Multnomah County lodging tax, a 3% Tourism Improvement District fee, and a $4 nightly STR fee, in addition to Oregon tax. Portland lists a 6% City lodging tax, 5.5% Multnomah County lodging tax, a 3% Tourism Improvement District fee, and a $4 nightly STR fee, in addition to Oregon tax.
How much does the Portland application cost?
Effective July 10, 2026, the Type A initial and two-year renewal fee is $504; a delinquent renewal is $186. Type B has separate conditional-use and inspection fees. The Portland Type A ASTR Permit application answer also depends on this local rule: Portland lists a 6% City lodging tax, 5.5% Multnomah County lodging tax, a 3% Tourism Improvement District fee, and a $4 nightly STR fee, in addition to Oregon tax. Portland lists a 6% City lodging tax, 5.5% Multnomah County lodging tax, a 3% Tourism Improvement District fee, and a $4 nightly STR fee, in addition to Oregon tax.
How often does the Portland approval renew?
A Type A permit is valid for two years and requires a new neighborhood notice at renewal. Renew the permit and tax registrations before expiration.