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The hotel and lodging rules in force in Oregon now.

Travelers' accommodation license (ORS 446; OAR 333-029), renewable each Dec 31; hotel guest-room smoke alarm law (ORS 479.255). Enforced by Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division with county local public health authorities (licensing and inspection). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Hotels and lodging in Oregon

Checked on the source

In force

Travelers' accommodation license (ORS 446; OAR 333-029), renewable each Dec 31; hotel guest-room smoke alarm law (ORS 479.255)

OHA page: hotels and motels are inspected by local public health authorities for safety and general sanitation; the page lists no new licensing dates. Annual license and guest-room smoke alarm law (ORS 479.255) are from earlier reading. Confirm with the local health authority.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division with county local public health authorities (licensing and inspection)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force; no pending lodging rulemaking found

Dated items

Next 24 months

Nov 17, 2026

OHA public hearing (2 p.m. Pacific, by video or phone) on proposed permanent pool rule language on adult supervision of children under 14 (OAR 333-062-0000, MAHC 6.4.2.2.1 and 6.4.2.2.3), including lifeguarded hotel poolsOregon Health Authority, Public Health Division

Confirmed date

Dec 18, 2026

Temporary amendment to OAR 333-062-1000 (adult supervision of children under 14 at lifeguarded pools, including hotel pools) expires; operators currently may choose whether to require it. OHA says permanent language may differ; confirm with OHA before changing signsOregon Health Authority, Public Health Division

Confirmed date

Jun 1, 2028

Building Performance Standard Tier 1 compliance due for buildings with 200,000+ sq ft of hotel, motel or nonresidential floor area (EUI target, O&M plan, energy management plan)Oregon Department of Energy

Target date, not confirmed

Jul 1, 2028

Building Performance Standard Tier 2 compliance due (20,000-35,000 sq ft hotel, motel or nonresidential; 35,000+ sq ft multifamily, hospital, school and other listed uses)Oregon Department of Energy

Confirmed date

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Oregon

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Oregon today?

Travelers' accommodation license (ORS 446; OAR 333-029), renewable each Dec 31; hotel guest-room smoke alarm law (ORS 479.255). OHA page: hotels and motels are inspected by local public health authorities for safety and general sanitation; the page lists no new licensing dates. Annual license and guest-room smoke alarm law (ORS 479.255) are from earlier reading. Confirm with the local health authority.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Oregon?

Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division with county local public health authorities (licensing and inspection).

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Oregon?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

The hotel and lodging rules in force in Oregon now.

Hotels and lodging in Oregon

Travelers' accommodation license (ORS 446; OAR 333-029), renewable each Dec 31; hotel guest-room smoke alarm law (ORS 479.255)

Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division with county local public health authorities (licensing and inspection)

In force

Dated items

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Oregon

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Oregon today?

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Oregon?

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Oregon?

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