Oregon · Hotels and lodging

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). Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Hotels and lodging in Oregon

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In force

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

Hotels and motels renting rooms daily or weekly need an annual license; local health authorities inspect. Each hotel guest room needs a working smoke alarm; one hard-of-hearing alarm and door-knock device per 75 rooms; notice posted.

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; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force; no pending lodging rulemaking found

Dated items

Next 24 months
Dec 18, 2026
Temporary rule PH 26-2026 (OAR 333-062-1000) expires; it lets lifeguarded pools, including hotel pools, drop required adult supervision of children under 14 while OHA drafts permanent languageOregon Health Authority, Public Health Division
Dated
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
Dated
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
Dated

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). Hotels and motels renting rooms daily or weekly need an annual license; local health authorities inspect. Each hotel guest room needs a working smoke alarm; one hard-of-hearing alarm and door-knock device per 75 rooms; notice posted.

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.

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