Contact Purchasing
Call us for an appointment to visit with a specific Procurement Analyst or for further information on how to do business with the County.
Background Checks for I/DD Service Providers
I/DD service providers must have a Criminal History Background Check approved by the Oregon Department of Human Resources/Oregon Health Authority Background Check Unit (BCU).
Hike in legal purchase age drops teen smoking rates, experts tell Board of Commissioners
21 is the legal age for buying tobacco products in hundreds of cities, 11 counties, and two states
Assessment & Referral Center
The Assessment & Referral Center (ARC) is the initial point of contact for adults who will be supervised in Multnomah County Adult Community Justice.
Lead in Plumbing
Ways to avoid lead exposure from pipes and faucets in your home.
New Ways for Families: Voluntary and Court Ordered Co-Parent Coaching
New Ways for Families is a method of teaching parents how to manage conflict, negotiate decisions, promote respectful communication, and co-parent more effectively.
Safety Net Program
Learn about the Safety Net Program, what types of assistance are available, criteria to receive assistance and who to contact to make a referral
Multnomah County Transportation issues plan for snow and ice removal
As we head into winter, Multnomah County Transportation is releasing its snow and ice removal plan, which is available online at multco.us/roads/snow-and-ice-plan.
Multnomah County Motor Vehicle Rental Tax
Motor Vehicle Rental businesses located in Multnomah County are required to register with the County and collect a 17% tax on all motor vehicle rentals.
Voter Assistance Request Form
If you need assistance with voter registration or voting, please complete the form and someone will contact you back to make arrangements on the service you are requesting.
Teens team up with county inspectors in undercover tobacco purchase program
Multnomah County is hiring 18- and 19-year-olds to help stop vendors who sell tobacco to people under 21.
WIC Farmers Market Checks
WIC families can get Farm Direct checks to buy locally grown produce at farmers markets.
Multnomah County asks public to report ICE raids at courthouse
If you witness or hear of an instance of a domestic violence survivor being detained by ICE officers at Multnomah County courthouses, please contact the court at 503.988.4794.
Commissioners seek comment on e-cigarettes
The Board of Commissioners is considering possible action around e-cigarettes. You cancomment online here or attend a public hearing 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015.
Help Animals by Applying for the Multnomah County Animal Services Community Advisory Committee
Multnomah County Animal Services is currently seeking applications for their Community Advisory Committee, which advises the division on policies, operations, budget, and community relations.
Property Tax Payment FAQs
When are my taxes due? How do I find my account number? How do I change my address? and other common questions.
Absentee Registration
Absentee Registration
Waste and Reduction Management Considerations
Waste Management and Reduction-is a resource conservation process where we try to first avoid waste, then reduce waste, reuse waste, recycle waste, recover waste and if we have to dispose of waste.
Auditor McGuirk’s November 2025 Newsletter
Read Auditor McGuirk's November 2025 newsletter and learn more about the work of the Auditor's Office.
Good Government Hotline
A place for county employees and community members to report suspected fraud, abuse of position, and misuse of county resources.
Voters' Pamphlet Filings
Every residential address in the County receives a Voters’ Pamphlet. Local candidates can submit a statement; individuals and groups can submit arguments to support or oppose local measures.
Text WIC
Need an appointment? Can't make it? Simply send us a text to schedule or change your WIC appointment.
Faye Burch - 2019 Gladys McCoy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Faye Burch is the 2019 recipient of the Gladys McCoy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Online Jigsaw Puzzles
We took a few images from the Archives and turned them into digital jigsaw puzzles. Take a break, grab some tea or coffee, and start puzzling. It's good for your brain!
Survivors of Domestic Violence with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Safety planning resources