Portland City Code ch. 6 (Buildings and Building Regulations) § 6-234 — Rent increase limitations.
Sec. 6-234. Rent increase limitations.
(a) Beginning on September 1, 2021, and occurring no later
than September 1 of each subsequent year, the Housing Safety
Office shall establish and publish the Allowable Increase
Percentage for the following calendar year, and shall announce
and explain the methodology for calculating the Allowable
Increase Percentage at the first meeting of the Rent Board
following such publication. The Rent Board shall hear public
comment after such announcement.
(b) A Landlord may not increase the rent charged for a
Covered Unit within twelve (12) months following a previous Rent
increase. After twelve (12) months, the Landlord may only
increase the rent charged for a Covered Unit by an amount that
conforms to the following specifications:
1. Annual Increase Percentage. Unless a Landlord qualifies
for an additional increase as further described below,
rent for a Covered Unit may not be increased by more
than the Allowable Increase Percentage.
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City of Portland Buildings and Building Regulations
Code of Ordinances Chapter 6
Sec. 6-234 Rev. 11-8-2022