Oregon Rent Increase Rules
At a glance
Notice before a rent increase
Oregon requires 90 days' written notice before a rent increase takes effect.
The notice must be in writing and state the new rent amount and the effective date. Verbal notice alone is not sufficient. If your landlord raises rent without providing the required 90-day written notice, the increase is not legally effective and you may continue paying your current rent until proper notice is given and the notice period runs.
Limits on how much rent can increase
Oregon has a rent cap. Annual increases are limited to: 7% + September CPI-W (West Region), max published annually by DAS.
Oregon requires 90 days' written notice before a rent increase after the first year of tenancy (ORS § 90.323). SB 608 (2019) caps annual increases at 7% + CPI-W (West Region), with the maximum published annually by the Oregon DAS Office of Economic Analysis (has been 10% in recent years) per § 90.324. Applies to buildings 15+ years old. Oregon does not preempt local rent control. Landlords who violate the cap face penalties of 3 months' rent plus damages.
Rent increases during a fixed-term lease
In Oregon — as in every U.S. state — a landlord cannot raise rent during a fixed-term lease (such as a 12-month lease) unless the lease itself contains a rent escalation clause allowing it. Your rent is locked in for the entire lease term. At renewal, the landlord may propose a new rent amount; you can accept, negotiate, or choose not to renew.
Retaliatory and discriminatory rent increases
Even where no cap exists, landlords in Oregon cannot raise rent in retaliation for a tenant exercising a legal right — such as complaining to a housing inspector, requesting repairs, or organizing with other tenants. Retaliatory rent increases violate state law and federal fair housing laws. Similarly, a landlord cannot target a rent increase based on race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or other protected classes.
Common questions about rent increases in Oregon
Can my Oregon landlord raise rent mid-lease?
No. Rent cannot be raised during a fixed-term lease unless the lease itself contains a rent escalation clause. The landlord can propose a new rent only when the lease renews or when you're month-to-month.
What happens if my Oregon landlord doesn't give proper notice?
If your landlord raises rent without giving 90 days' written notice, the increase is not legally effective. You can continue paying the old amount until proper notice is provided and the notice period expires.
Does Oregon have rent control?
Yes. Oregon has rent control or stabilization: 7% + September CPI-W (West Region), max published annually by DAS. Check with your local housing authority for details.
Is the rent increase notice required to be in writing in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon requires written notice of a rent increase. Verbal notice alone is not sufficient. The notice should state the new rent amount and the date it takes effect.