Rental Housing Inspections

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

• These inspections ensure residential rental properties meet minimum standards of fire, health and life safety.
• The program allows for random statistical selection of properties and units to be inspected.
• It provides the highest possible protection for those reporting violations.

Register a complaint

• Call 503-618-2248.
• Email RentalInspection@GreshamOregon.gov.
• Report an issue online.

Notification process, timelines

• Inspection notification process
  

Inspection checklists

• Exterior inspection checklist
• Interior inspection checklist

Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords

• Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords (English)
• Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords (Español)
• Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords (Pусский)
  

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

Master fee schedule

For more information about rental housing licenses, contact Carrie McKowen at 503-618-2370 or Carrie.McKowen@GreshamOregon.gov.