Durability & Reusability
Goods that are durable, re-usable, longer lasting, rechargeable or refillable are a better option than lower quality or disposable items and they are often more economical because;...
Manufactured Structures
Information on how manufactured structures are taxed, paying property taxes and a link to more information
NEWS RELEASE: U.S. Postal Service begins delivering ballots today, Oct. 15, 2025 for the Nov. 4, 2025 Special Election
Multnomah County, Ore. (Oct. 15, 2025) — The United States Postal Service has begun delivering ballots today, Wednesday, October 15 for the November 4, 2025, Special Election.
Hawthorne Bridge to transform into a grassy park for Brunch on the Bridge
When he heard about a breakfast for 6,000 people on a bridge in Sydney, Australia, Tucker Teutsch had an idea. Why not try it in Portland? The creative director of the PDX Bridge Festival...
Multnomah County’s COVID-19 investigators were too overwhelmed to call even half of those sick, audit finds
Read The Oregonian/Oregonlive's coverage of our COVID-19 contact tracing audit.
Temporary Food Events
License requirements for selling food and drinks at events, fairs, concerts, circuses, markets.
County distributes $5 million in grants to community-based organizations through Community Capital Fund
Multnomah County has awarded $5 million in grants to 13 community-based organizations to help fund capital improvements to better serve historically marginalized communities.
Public invited to attend Community Design Advisory Group meeting for Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project
This week the public is invited to attend, watch and participate in the Community Design Advisory Group meeting for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project.
Join the Animal Services Community Advisory Committee
Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is now seeking applications for membership on the Multnomah County Animal Services Community Advisory Committee (MCAS-CAC).
Resources for Parents
Videos about co-parenting, conflict resolution and more.
Multnomah County Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program offers free Medicare counseling during Open Enrollment
Multnomah County wants to remind community members that the annual Medicare Open Enrollment begins Sunday, Oct. 15 and that County employees can help.
Sauvie Island Flood Map Revisions
The Sauvie Island Levee System is being accredited by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This process involves mandated Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) revisions.
“On the precipice of justice,” celebrating Black History Month at Multnomah County
Multnomah County Employees of Color Employee Resource Group celebrate “Black History Month and 365 Days a Year: A Celebration of African American Achievement Everyday.”
Register to Vote or update your registration here
Check your registration status, then register or update your registration here.
Affordable/Subsidized Housing Resources
Affordable/Subsidized Housing Resources
Preschool for All Pathways Program
Preschool For All Pathways Program details and application
Multnomah County hearing set for rural marijuana business code amendments
A public hearing with Multnomah County’s Planning Commission on February 1 at 6:30 pm will consider marijuana business land use code amendments for unincorporated (rural) areas of the county.
Veterans' Preference Information and Instructions
In accordance with Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ Preference in public employment.
Other Preschool & Child Care Resources
Resources for families looking for preschool, child care, or for help paying for child care.
The Nov. 7, 2023 Special Election is coming up
Approximately 3,000 voters who live in select districts will receive a ballot for the Nov. 7, 2023 Special Election.