Does Oregon require a grace period for late fees?

Yes, Oregon law requires a 4-day grace period (ORS 90.260). No late fee can be charged during this period.

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Q: What is the maximum late fee in Oregon?

The statutory maximum late fee in Oregon is $150.00 on a rent of $1,500.00 — 5% of the periodic rent per succeeding 5-day period within the rental period (2 of 6 max) (ORS 90.260). 4-day grace period. The lease must pick ONE structure: (a) a one-time reasonable flat fee; (b) a daily fee up to 6% of that reasonable flat fee; or (c) 5% of the periodic rent per each succeeding 5-day period the rent remains unpaid, within the rental period.

Calculate the maximum late fee you can legally charge in Oregon. Check grace periods, fee caps, and compliance with Oregon state law.

State

Monthly Rent

Days Late

Your Proposed Fee

Your Late Fee

$75.00

Compliant

Your proposed fee of $75.00 is within Oregon's statutory maximum of $150.00 (5% of the periodic rent per succeeding 5-day period within the rental period (2 of 6 max)).

Rent + Fee

$1,575.00

Grace Period

4 days (required)

Statutory Maximum in Oregon

$150.00

Oregon Late Fee Law

Grace period: 4 days (required by law)

Fee cap: $150.00 — 5% of the periodic rent per succeeding 5-day period within the rental period (2 of 6 max)

Daily fees: Allowed

Statute: ORS 90.260

4-day grace period. The lease must pick ONE structure: (a) a one-time reasonable flat fee; (b) a daily fee up to 6% of that reasonable flat fee; or (c) 5% of the periodic rent per each succeeding 5-day period the rent remains unpaid, within the rental period.

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Oregon Late Fee Rules for Landlords

Oregon requires a 4-day grace period before any late fee can be charged (ORS 90.260). The late fee is capped by statute at 5% of the periodic rent per succeeding 5-day period within the rental period (2 of 6 max) (ORS 90.260).

Use the calculator above to check if your proposed late fee complies with Oregon law. Need more tools? Check the Oregon security deposit calculator, or try our prorated rent calculator and rent estimate tool.

For a complete guide to Oregon landlord-tenant law, read our Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 guide.