Is there a required grace period in Oregon?

Yes — rent must be at least 4 days past due before a late fee can be charged under Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.260.

Where is this in Oregon law?

The controlling provision is Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.260. Legislatures amend these rules, so always confirm the current text via the official source linked above.

Oregon Late Fee Laws

Last reviewed: July 10, 2026

Maximum late fee

One of three structures: a reasonable one-time flat fee; a daily fee of up to 6% of that flat amount; or 5% of the periodic rent charged once per five-day period of delinquency

Grace period

4 days

Statute

Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.260

Oregon limits residential late fees under Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.260: the fee may not exceed one of three structures: a reasonable one-time flat fee; a daily fee of up to 6% of that flat amount; or 5% of the periodic rent charged once per five-day period of delinquency. A lease can agree to less, but a fee above the statutory limit is generally unenforceable.

Timing matters as much as the amount: rent must be at least 4 days past due before a late fee can be assessed. A fee charged inside that window isn't collectible in Oregon, even when the lease provides for it.

Oregon permits a late charge only if rent isn't received by the fourth day of the rental period and the written agreement spells out the type, amount, and due dates. "Reasonable" for the flat fee means the customary local market amount, daily and five-day-period charges accrue only within that rental period, and simple interest may be added to an unpaid late charge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum late fee in Oregon?: State law limits the fee to one of three structures: a reasonable one-time flat fee; a daily fee of up to 6% of that flat amount; or 5% of the periodic rent charged once per five-day period of delinquency (Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.260). Charging above that is generally unenforceable.
Is there a required grace period in Oregon?: Yes — rent must be at least 4 days past due before a late fee can be charged under Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.260.
Where is this in Oregon law?: The controlling provision is Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.260. Legislatures amend these rules, so always confirm the current text via the official source linked above.

This tool is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — confirm current requirements for your jurisdiction before acting.

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