County Auditor presents redistricting plan for Commissioner districts
The second reading is scheduled on Thursday, January 6, 2022 and the new districts will go into effect 30 days after that.
Help for when violence occurs: Community Support Center to open and answers to tough questions
Anyone wishing to talk to someone about the Reynolds High shooting, or simply be with other people, can come to the Community Support Center this weekend.
Severe weather warming centers open, no one will be turned away
Severe weather warming centers are open, no one will be turned away, community urged to watch out for those most vulnerable and donate cold weather gear.
Inside a Restaurant Inspection
Tag along with one of our health inspectors and ace your next restaurant inspection.
Federal and state officials visit East Multnomah County and discuss extreme heat impacts and community benefits of a local farm
Multnomah County welcomes state and federal officials to showcase recent efforts to address the climate crisis and provide a site visit to celebrate a local farm's impact on the community.
What Transportation Does
We maintain bridges and roads, the County Surveyor’s office and a transit program for areas lacking fixed routes.
Permitting a Driveway
A driveway permit is usually a requirement of a land use process or building permit.
NEWS RELEASE: Board receives final report from Preschool for All Technical Advisory Group
Independent advisory group finds program likely financially sustainable through at least 2034, recommends delaying a scheduled tax increase
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County extends Preschool for All application deadline to May 14, 2026
Extension offers families more time to apply for over 7,000 free seats
What's the most efficient type of electric heater?
What's the most efficient type of electric heater? The answer might surprise you.
Audit Recommendation Follow-up 2024
Learn about the results of our recent work to follow up on the status of audit recommendations.
Good Faith Effort Program
The Good Faith Effort Program ensures prime contractors make an effort to provide subcontracting opportunities to COBID certified firms.
Parole Officers Reach Out to Local Veterans
On Saturday, October 20, 2012, the Department of Community Justice (DCJ) participated in the East County Veterans Stand Down. The Veterans Stand Down is an annual event hosted by Central City Conce...
Residential Customers
Information for Residential Customers of the Solid Waste & Recycling program
Animal Services Audit Transcript
Written transcript of the Animal Services Audit.
Provider FAQ
This page provides PFA providers with answers to frequently asked questions.
UPDATE: January 15, 2022 - Multnomah County’s Juvenile Services Division notified of another employee who tested positive for COVID-19
The impacted youth was tested and is negative, and their parent/guardian is being notified.
Frequently Asked Questions for the County Surveyor's Office
Common questions and concerns, and link to a few helpful resources.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT: 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan
Multnomah County’s draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) PY19 Annual Action Plan that outlines CDBG funding priorities is available for public review and comment.
Board proclaims Oct. 12 Indigenous People’s Day
William Miller of NAYA read the proclamation and spoke about the historic discrimination of the Native community in the U.S. and Multnomah County and its erasure by historians.
117 Animals Seized from Northeast Portland Animal Rescue and Boarding Facility
Over 130 Animals Seized from Northeast Portland Animal Rescue and Boarding Facility
December, 2021: Severe weather shelters to close at 2 p.m.; enhanced outreach, weather monitoring continues
Departing guests at shelters will be provided TriMet passes and cold-weather supplies
E. Larch Mountain Road now closed for construction
E. Larch Mountain Road in the Columbia River Gorge is now closed from milepost 7 to 14 as construction begins for a paving and repair project.
SUN CS Site Manager Toolkit
The SUN CS Site Manager Toolkit is designed to help SUN Site Managers better understand SUN Community Schools and the requirements necessary.
'More light to a darkened world': Seasonal shelter for homeless families opens at Congregation Beth Israel
The shelter, operated by Portland Homeless Family Solutions, will provide nighttime accommodations for up to 75 children and their parents from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily through April 30, 2018.