Rental Housing Program

The City conducts random, mandatory inspections throughout the year on residential rental properties in Gresham.

• Inspections ensure rental properties meet minimum standards of fire, health and life safety.
• The program allows for random selection of properties and units to be inspected.
• The program provides the highest possible protection for those who report violations.

Register a complaint

The City will inspect rentals based on complaints related to safety violations (not cosmetic issues).

How to file a complaint

Notification process, timelines

Inspection notification process

Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords

• Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords
• Derechos y responsabilidades de inquilinos y propietarios
• Права и обязанности арендаторов и арендодателей

Contact

Contact us at 503-618-2248 or RentalInspection@GreshamOregon.gov.

Rental housing licenses

• Online application
• PDF application

A rental housing license is required to maintain or operate a residential rental property in Gresham. 

This applies to all residential rental units, including single-family homes, duplexes and apartments.

Fees

Fees are based on the total number of rental units on a property. 

See the master fee schedule for more information.

Contact

Contact Business Licensing at 503-618-2370 or BusinessLicense@GreshamOregon.gov.