Comprehensive Plan
The Multnomah County Comprehensive Plan is the county's land use mission statement.
Public health teams up with Fish and Wildlife after reports of unusual coyote behavior in Portland
Anyone who sees a coyote acting strangely should call 9-1-1
Preparing for Disasters in our Community
When the earthquake and resulting tsunami ravaged Japan last week, the devastation and destruction was enough to catch all our attention. Japan and its residents long have been prepared for the hav...
We’re hiring! Multnomah County seeking qualified applicants who are passionate about working with youth in detention
Those wishing to attend must pre-register for the event. Please note, there is limited space and we will not be accepting drop-in visitors on the day of the event.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Elections releases video explaining ranked-choice voting, previewing ballots
Voters in the City of Portland will see a difference in the way their ballots look. Candidate contests will now feature a grid that allows voters to rank up to six candidates in order of preference.
Juvenile Services Division respond to COVID-19 cases among youth and staff
Between Nov. 30, 2020 and Dec. 15, seven staff members who work in the Juvenile Services tested positive for COVID-19. Corrections Health worked closely with Public Health on any exposure to youth.
Year Two of Supportive Housing Services: Gateway Center housing assessor helps domestic violence survivors access housing
Gateway Center adds housing assessor position, thanks to Supportive Housing Services funding
Let's talk about mental health
1 in 5 people experience a mental health issue during their lifetime. The sooner we start talking about mental health, the faster we can stop stigma.
Signature Challenge Resolution Letters - November 2025 Special Election
The period to resolve a ballot signature challenge for the November 2025 Special Election has passed.
Transportation Permit Applications
Permits for special use of roads and bridges in Multnomah County, including utility permits, film permits, special event permits and more.
Privacy / Notice of Privacy Practices
Privacy at Multnomah County.
Health Department extends mandatory wood burning restriction due to air pollution from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from across the Pacific Northwest entered the Portland Metro area this weekend leading health officials to extend a mandatory wood burning restriction for Multnomah County residents.
Domestic Violence Coordination Office (DV1)
Retention schedules for the Domestic Violence Coordination Office records
From the archives: “Now is the time to help” Multnomah County calls on residents to help neighbors as excessive heat continues
Temperatures are expected to remain high today, with poor air quality at times, as statewide mask mandate goes into effect
EM Quarterly and Hot Weather Update
Updates from the June 2018 EM Quarterly meeting, including a Hot Weather update.
Flu Season hits Portland region
Immunization can still protect vulnerable people and healthy adults from the worst influenza has to offer
Auditor McGuirk's April 2019 Newsletter
Read the latest addition of Auditor McGuirk's newsletter.
'An important milestone': Board of Commissioners approves final allocations in plan to address Supportive Housing Services underspending
$17.6 million approved for new City shelter locations, improved capacity for providers, rent assistance and employment programming, joining $40.5 million previously approved in the Joint Office budget
Mudbone Grown Farm started with a produce box and blossomed into a plant-based movement
Partnership with Multnomah County grew from farmstand to connecting youth to summer jobs, healthier futures
Multnomah County working to prevent nonpayment evictions as court cases rise
The update comes as tenants who applied for rent assistance in July approach the end of their 90-day eviction protections.
What is a Disaster Resource Center?
Disaster Resource Centers are critical, temporary locations that are set up to respond to the needs of people in the community who are affected by a disaster or event such as severe weather.
2021 Volunteer Award Honorees
These community members were honored as part of Multnomah County’s Office of Community Involvement 2021 Volunteer Awards.
Payment Information and Remit Address
COBRA payment information and remit address.
Continued Care Supervision
START/MCJRP - Continued Care Supervision is a formal Probation/Parole/Post-Prison Supervision that tracks one's formal supervision to completion after one has completed the START or MCJRP Program.
About County Bridges
We are bridge operators, maintenance workers and engineers who manage and maintain six Willamette River Bridges and 22 smaller bridges elsewhere in the county.