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How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Portland?
Short answer
At a glance: 90 days; 7 days (week-to-week increases under 5%)
Rent increase of 5% or more in 12 months: 90 days' written notice (or longer if the lease says so)
Notice: At least 90 days before the rent increase takes effect
For a rent or housing-cost increase of 5% or more over a rolling 12 months, give each tenant written notice at least 90 days before it takes effect (or the lease period, if longer), stating the amount, new rent and date, with the required description of tenant rights and relocation assistance.
"a landlord may not increase a tenant’s rent or associated housing costs by five percent or more over a rolling 12-month period unless the landlord gives notice in writing (the “Increase Notice”) to each affected tenant: (a) at least 90 days prior to the effective date of the rent increase;" portland.gov
"A landlord must include a description of a tenant’s rights and obligations and the eligible amount of relocation assistance under this Section 30.01.085 with each and any termination notice, increase notice, and relocation assistance payment." portland.gov
Rent increase of 10% or more: pay relocation assistance within 31 days of the tenant's request Verified
Deadline: Within 31 days after a tenant's written request (made within 45 days of receiving a 10%+ increase notice)
If a tenant who receives notice of an increase of 10% or more within 12 months asks in writing (within 45 days) for relocation assistance, pay it within 31 days: $2,900 to $4,500 depending on unit size.
Who it covers: Relocation assistance does not apply to some tenancies (week-to-week, owner shares the unit, owner-occupied duplex, owner on site with an ADU, temporary rental of the owner's home, and others) only if the Portland Housing Bureau has issued an exemption letter and the tenant has a copy. Amounts: $2,900 studio/SRO, $3,300 one bedroom, $4,200 two bedrooms, $4,500 three or more.
"If, within 45 calendar days after a tenant receives an increase notice indicating a rent increase of 10 percent or more within a rolling 12-month period and a tenant provides written notice to the landlord of the tenant’s request for relocation assistance" portland.gov
"within 31 calendar days of receiving the tenant’s notice, the landlord must pay to the tenant relocation assistance" portland.gov
Notes: Portland City Code 30.01.085(C).
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Rent increase of 5% or more in 12 months: 90 days' written notice (or longer if the lease says so) Verified
Deadline: At least 90 days before the rent increase takes effect
For a rent or housing-cost increase of 5% or more over a rolling 12 months, give each tenant written notice at least 90 days before it takes effect (or the lease period, if longer), stating the amount, new rent and date, with the required description of tenant rights and relocation assistance.
Who it covers: Portland Renter Additional Protections. The notice must state the increase, the new rent and the effective date, and include the description of tenant rights and relocation amounts. Increases of 10% or more can trigger relocation assistance.
"a landlord may not increase a tenant’s rent or associated housing costs by five percent or more over a rolling 12-month period unless the landlord gives notice in writing (the “Increase Notice”) to each affected tenant: (a) at least 90 days prior to the effective date of the rent increase;" portland.gov
"A landlord must include a description of a tenant’s rights and obligations and the eligible amount of relocation assistance under this Section 30.01.085 with each and any termination notice, increase notice, and relocation assistance payment." portland.gov
Notes: Portland City Code 30.01.085(C)-(D).
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Rent increase: 90 days' written notice; none in the first year; once per 12 months; capped (9.5% in 2026, 10% in 2027): in Portland, Rent increase of 5% or more in 12 months: 90 days' written notice (or longer if the lease says so) takes precedence except where noted: In Portland the state rule still governs increases under 5% (7 days' notice for a week-to-week tenancy); increases of 5% or more need at least 90 days for every tenancy, including week-to-week.