How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in Oregon?

In Oregon, an applicant screening charge may not exceed the landlord’s average actual cost of screening or the customary charge of a screening company for comparable screening, and only one may be charged in any 60-day period whatever the number of units applied for. The charge must be refunded within 30 days if the unit is filled before the applicant is screened, or the applicant withdraws in writing before any screening is done. This is ORS 90.295.

WhatOregon
Application feeAverage actual cost; one charge per 60 days

Notes

The charge must be refunded within 30 days if the unit is filled before the applicant is screened, or the applicant withdraws in writing before any screening is done.

Source

ORS 90.295 — last checked 2026-09-16.

This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.

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