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Oregon Rent Grace Period

5 days

Tenants in Oregon generally get a 5-day grace period after the rent due date before late fees may be charged — Oregon is one of 14 US jurisdictions with a mandated statewide grace period. The FAQ below covers who the rule protects.

Educational information: generated from our Oregon law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

How Oregon compares

14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate a general statewide grace period before late fees; elsewhere any grace period is local, conditional, or set by the lease. Here is how Oregon compares with other states in our database.

StateRent Grace Period
Oregon5 days
Pennsylvaniano statutory grace period
Rhode Island15 days (nonpayment notice only)
South Carolinano statutory grace period
South Dakota3 days

Frequently asked questions

How many days late can rent be before fees in Oregon?
Oregon generally provides a 5-day grace period before late fees. Late fees allowed after 5-day grace period. Options: (1) reasonable one-time flat fee, (2) daily fee up to 6% of flat fee, or (3) 5% of rent every 5 days until paid. Bounced check fee limited to $35.
How large can the late fee itself be in Oregon?
Late fees in Oregon are generally capped at one of three statutory structures (flat fee, daily fee, or 5% of rent per 5 days), and fees must also be reasonable.
Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in Oregon?
Generally no — a 5-day grace period applies first in covered tenancies.

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