Air B&B in Portland Oregon- Permits, Taxes & Regulations

[Amanda Coleman]

Hey BPers, 

Any local Portland Air BnB wizards on here? Trying to navigate the regulatory waters and see what hoops we would have to jump through to list a 4Bdrm house as an Air BnB and am finding some conflicting/confusing information. Is it even allowed to rent a house that you don't live in as a short term rental? What is the permit process like? Fees? What about taxes? Other regulatory expenses we should be aware of? How long does the permit process take? Anyone have a good run down on what's involved to do it above board? Risks for not getting it permitted? Also looking for a good reliable cleaner that could come on demand to turn the place over if we were unable to. TIA