Submitting a Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS)
A LUCS is a statement that tells a partner agency what land use requirements the county has for a project. The details of a LUCS vary by agency.
Committee to meet Friday, April 8, on tobacco retail licensing rules
The Tobacco Retail Licensing Rules Advisory Committee will meet for a second time on Friday, April 8 to help make rules for licensing tobacco retailers in Multnomah County.
Advisory committee appointed for Comp Plan update
Multnomah County Commissioners have appointed a 16-member community advisory committee to assist with the county’s Comprehensive Plan update, with a first meeting on January 21.
Jessica Vega Pederson Newsletters
An archive of newsletters sent by Chair Jessica Vega Pederson
Join a Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC)
Community Advisory Budget Committees are one way to get involved in the county budget process. Learn more and apply to get involved.
Close Street Supervision Retention Schedule (MCSO25)
Close Street Supervision Retention Schedule (MCSO25)
New County Employee Benefits
Information on County benefit plans and details on how to enroll.
Community Health Worker Training
Build your skills and find resources to strengthen your organization's community health worker training program.
Domestic Violence Unit - Frequently Asked Questions
Domestic Violence Unit - Frequently Asked Questions
Monitored Misdemeanor Program
The Monitored Misdemeanor Program (MMP), formally called "Enhanced Bench," monitors adults with a DUII.
Multnomah County Health Department confirms one case of tuberculosis in Lane Middle School
Multnomah County public health officials have confirmed one case of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) at Lane Middle School in Southeast Portland.
NEWS RELEASE: Election Day is today! Drop off your ballot by 8 p.m. to ensure your vote is counted
Elections’ staff offering extended hours in Gresham and Southeast Portland
Health advisory lifted Oct. 2 for Willamette River
Levels of toxin in Willamette River drop, health advisory is lifted.
From the Archives: Multnomah County distributing air conditioning units to eligible clients
The County is reaching out to eligible households through their case managers and service coordinators.
Marriage and Domestic Partnership Records
How to obtain both certified and non-certified copies of marriage records and copies of domestic partnership records. These records have a 50 year access restriction.
‘This is the right thing to do’: Board unites behind design plan for service-enriched Foster shelter
Work on the shelter is part of a strategy to shift beds from temporary spaces opened under the city of Portland’s state of emergency to service-rich facilities designed for long-term success.
Multnomah County Bridge team strengthens mental health safety net
The Multnomah County Bridge Shop is offering bridge staff new tools to respond to people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Chair calls for hope, equity as nation struggles with identity, local programs face cuts
‘We can come together around our values of decency, compassion, and fairness’ Kafoury says in 2017 State of the County address
Task force for Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge meets August 19
Members of the public are invited to attend the next meeting of the Community Task Force for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project on Monday, August 19 from 6 - 8 pm at Mercy Corps.
Sample Ballots - November 2025 Special Election
Sample Ballots - November 2025 Special Election
Multnomah County Animal Services spotlight on Project POOCH
There are many ways that Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) reaches out to pet owners, animal lovers and volunteers, but one of the most innovative avenues is called...
Help choose the next Sellwood Bridge: Take the survey!
Should the new Sellwood Bridge be tall and slender or low and boxy? Contemporary or classical? Showy or minimalist? It’s not often that we get to design a new bridge across the Willamett...
Virtual open house seeks input on Vance properties in Gresham
Multnomah County invites the public to visit a virtual open house that will share information and seek input about the future of its Vance properties in Gresham through April 30.
New Food Defense Toolkit helps restaurants reduce risk of intentional food contamination
Attacks on our food supply do happen, although rare, according to Multnomah County Health Department’s Environmental Health program. The Health Department’s Food Defense...
Emergency Management seeks public input about natural hazards and community priorities
Multnomah County is vulnerable to many different types of natural hazards, from earthquakes to landslides and floods. The county’s Emergency Management staff are in the process of updating a plan f...