September 26, 2024

The State of Oregon has published an updated limit on rent increases of 10% for most rental units in the State, effective in 2025. Per SB611, a 10% limit is already in place through the remainder of 2024, as well.
For tenants of rental units within City of Portland limits, any rent increase of 10% or more triggers Mandatory Rental Relocation Assistance. Landlords must provide a written notice for any rent increase that triggers Mandatory Relocation Assistance at least 90 days before the effective notice, and must include the amount of Relocation Assistance tenants are eligible to receive.
This mandatory payment is owed by the landlord to the tenant to assist with moving costs. To qualify, tenants must provide landlords with written notice that they are requesting Relocation Assistance within 45 days of receiving the notice of rent increase. More information about Mandatory Rental Relocation Assistance can be found here. Rental Services Office Staff can help with technical questions about these changes.