Vacancies got you down? Portland's Home Sharing Pilot 2026 dangles $1,000 grants for renting spare rooms at $200/week to low-income tenants. Dive into compliance, pros/cons, and steps in our blog—plus, check RPMEducation.org's free video class. Join PAROA for tailored tips!

Thinking about bringing in extra income by renting a spare bedroom or that new ADU—while still living in your primary home? Good news: Oregon gives owner-occupied landlords some powerful exemptions from eviction restrictions, relocation payments, and screening rules that regular rentals don’t get. In my latest PAROA article, I break it all down with real Portland examples, pitfalls to avoid, and best practices so you can do it right (and keep your sanity). Read it now and sav