Phone: 503-823-2375
fax: 503-823-2387
421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, OR 97204
Rental Services
The Portland Housing Bureau’s Rental Services Office has a helpline and on-site staff to provide technical assistance and information specific to mandatory renter relocation assistance. Rental Services staff can also provide information on Senate Bill 608 and additional Portland renter protections. If you have questions specific to other aspects of landlord-tenant law or require legal assistance, the Rental Services Office can refer you to community resources and agencies.
PHB's Rental Services Office staff provide support to the City’s Rental Services Commission and Fair Housing Advocacy Committee, the volunteer appointed bodies providing public input on policies and services related to fair housing and landlord-tenant law.
Rental Services Office
Office Hours - walk-in and helpline
Monday 9 - 11 AM, 1 - 4 PM
Wednesday 9 - 11 AM, 1 - 4 PM
Friday 9 - 11 AM, 1 - 4 PM
Closed Tuesday and Thursday
Holiday Closures
Phone: 503-823-1303 Fax: 503-865-3260
Email: RentalServices@portlandoregon.gov
Address:
PHB Rental Services Office
421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204
Translation or Interpretation
Please call 503-823-1303
TTY 503-823-6868 or 711
Traducción e interpretación
Chuyển Ngữ hoặc Phiên Dịch
翻译或传译 | 翻訳または通訳
Письменныйили устный перевод
Traducere sau Interpretare | 번역 및 통역Письмовий або усний переклад
Turjumida ama Fasiraadda
الترجمة التحريرية والشفوية
ການແປພາສາ ຫຼື ການອະທິບາຍ
Please call 503-823-1303
TTY 503-823-6868 or 711
Traducción e interpretación
Chuyển Ngữ hoặc Phiên Dịch
翻译或传译 | 翻訳または通訳
Письменныйили устный перевод
Traducere sau Interpretare | 번역 및 통역Письмовий або усний переклад
Turjumida ama Fasiraadda
الترجمة التحريرية والشفوية
ການແປພາສາ ຫຼື ການອະທິບາຍ
RSO Traveling Helpdesk
on-site assistance for landlords and tenants
on-site assistance for landlords and tenants
Public Comment and Hearings:
Read about the proposed technical changes and view how to submit a testimony.
» Fair Access in Renting (FAIR) Ordinances (Hearing: November 7, 2019)
Landlord-Tenant Law Education and Training Series
Rental Services Commission
Meet the Commissioners, find meeting materials and join the mailing list to stay up-to-date on landlord-tenant issues
Mandatory Renter Relocation Assistance
Learn about Portland’s rules around no cause evictions, rent increases over 10% and changes to lease terms
Residential Rental Registration Program
Registration requirement for all rental units located in Portland
Application and Screening Process, and Security Deposit Rules
On March 1, 2020, new rules go into effect for security deposits and the application and screening process for landlords operating rental housing units in Portland. Learn more about these requirements.
Rent Stabilization
Every September 30, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis (OEA) will publish the maximum annual rent increase percentage for the following calendar year. Click here to learn more about the statute passed by the State of Oregon in February 2019
Helpful Resources and Links
Looking for help? Click here for a list of agencies and additional resources for landlords and tenants.
Request for Qualifications: Landlord-Tenant Law Education and Training Series
Evaluation is complete. Notice of Intent is available to download here.