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Rent Control Laws in Oregon

Oregon has a statewide rent cap: after the first year, yearly increases are limited to 7% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, and state law bars cities and counties from adopting their own rent control.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Oregon at a glance

Statewide rent cap
Yes, 7% plus CPI, max 10%
Applies to tenancies other than week to week. Units whose first certificate of occupancy is under 15 years old and some regulated affordable housing are exempt.
Local rent control banned
Yes, banned by state law
Exceptions include rent limits tied to public subsidies, condo conversion ordinances, and temporary controls after a disaster.
Local rent control
None, state law bars local rent control
Cities and counties may impose temporary rent controls only after a disaster that removes much of the rental housing supply.

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The rules in Oregon

Does Oregon have a statewide rent cap?

Yes, 7% plus CPI, max 10%. Statewide rent cap in Oregon: yes, 7% plus cpi, max 10%. Applies to tenancies other than week to week. Units whose first certificate of occupancy is under 15 years old and some regulated affordable housing are exempt.

Does Oregon law ban cities from adopting rent control?

Yes, banned by state law. Local rent control banned in Oregon: yes, banned by state law. Exceptions include rent limits tied to public subsidies, condo conversion ordinances, and temporary controls after a disaster.

Which cities in Oregon have rent control?

Local rent control in Oregon: None, state law bars local rent control. Cities and counties may impose temporary rent controls only after a disaster that removes much of the rental housing supply.

Where do the Oregon rent control laws come from?

The rules above come from ORS 90.323, ORS 90.324 and ORS 91.225. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The current cap formula dates from a 2023 amendment (2023 c.226). A 2025 amendment (2025 c.387) set a separate 6% cap for manufactured dwelling parks with more than 30 spaces. Landlords must give at least 90 days written notice of a rent increase and may raise rent only once in any 12-month period.

What this means in practice

Even where there is no rent control, a landlord usually cannot raise the rent during a fixed-term lease unless the lease allows it. Increases normally take effect at renewal or after written notice for a month-to-month tenancy, and notice periods are set by state law.

Rent caps and rent stabilization rules commonly have exemptions, such as buildings built in recent years, owner-occupied duplexes, or units owned by individuals rather than companies. A unit can sit in a covered city and still be exempt, so read the coverage section of the law closely.

Local rent control ordinances change through ballot measures and council votes more often than state law does. If you rent or own property in a city that regulates rent, check the city or county housing department for the current allowable increase and any registration requirements.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.