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Oregon Rent Increase Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Balrina Ahluwalia, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

Oregon’s <\/span>rent increase<\/span> laws<\/span> limit how much a landlord can raise rent annually for most residential properties. The cap is set each year (for 2027, it’s 10%), and landlords must provide 90-day <\/span>written notice<\/span> before an increase takes effect. These laws, part of Senate Bill 608, also end most no-cause evictions<\/span> after the first year of tenancy.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Oregon made national news in 2019 when it passed Senate Bill 608, permanently changing how Oregon\u2019s rental market operates. The law made Oregon the first in the nation to implement statewide rent control<\/span><\/a>. SB 608 also reshaped how rent increases<\/span> work and ended most \u201cno\u2011cause\u201d eviction<\/span> practices. Landlords and tenants in Oregon should understand how this landmark law operates, as well as its major exemption<\/span> categories.<\/p>\n

This guide explains SB 608 in practical terms for Oregon landlords and tenants<\/a>. We review the rights and obligations connected to raising rent<\/span>, giving written notice<\/span>, and ending tenancies. We\u2019ll also walk through the 7% plus inflation<\/span> formula used for rent caps<\/span> and answer commonly asked questions.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re facing challenges related to a rent increase<\/span> or another aspect of tenancy, consider touching base with a lawyer. A landlord-tenant attorney licensed in Oregon<\/a> can help you understand your options and available remedies. That way, you can decide how to proceed.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with some basics.<\/p>\n

Oregon\u2019s Statewide Rent Cap<\/span><\/h2>\n

SB 608 created a statewide rent increase<\/span> limit<\/span> for most residential tenancies in the state (later amended by SB 611<\/a>). The law doesn\u2019t freeze rents; instead, it caps\u00a0rent increases<\/span> during any 12\u2011month period using a formula rather than a fixed number. Oregon lawmakers wanted a system that adjusts with the economy while still protecting tenants from extreme rent spikes. Accordingly, the formula ties the rent cap<\/span> to inflation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Rent Cap<\/span> Formula<\/h3>\n

Under Oregon law, the maximum annual rent increase<\/span> for most residential rentals is the lesser of 10% (a statutory cap) or 7% plus the regional Consumer Price Index<\/span> (CPI<\/span>). The Oregon Department of Administrative Services<\/span><\/a> (DAS) publishes the official CPI<\/span> percentage that landlords must use when calculating the next year\u2019s rent cap<\/span>.<\/p>\n

For the 2026 calendar year, DAS announced a regional\u00a0CPI<\/span>\u00a0adjustment of 2.5%. This means the maximum rent increase<\/span> allowed is 9.5% (7% + 2.5%). Landlords cannot exceed this limit unless the property qualifies for an exemption<\/span>.<\/p>\n

For the 2027 calendar year, DAS announced a maximum allowable\u00a0rent increase<\/span>\u00a0of<\/a> 10%<\/a>. Landlords cannot exceed this limit in 2027 unless the property qualifies for an exemption<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Rent Cap<\/span> in Practice<\/h3>\n

Oregon\u2019s rent cap<\/span> applies to most residential tenancies. This includes fixed-term rental agreements<\/span><\/a> and month-to-month tenancies<\/span>.<\/p>\n

In addition to placing a cap on rent increases<\/span>, SB 608 includes related rules that:<\/p>\n