Oregon Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredOregon has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Oregon law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Oregon compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Oregon compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Oregon | no interest required |
| Pennsylvania | interest required (deposits held 2+ years) |
| Rhode Island | no interest required |
| South Carolina | no interest required |
| South Dakota | no interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Oregon?
- No statewide statute requires it in Oregon, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. No statutory limit on deposit amount (must be stated in rental agreement). Return within 31 days with written accounting. Pet deposits allowed but not for service/emotional support animals. Failure to comply: 2x amount wrongfully withheld.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Oregon?
- Oregon sets no statewide statutory maximum on the deposit amount — it is negotiated in the lease.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Oregon?
- Generally within 31 days after move-out.
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Educational information generated from state statute data — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Oregon for your specific situation.