Public Health Rules in Portland, OR (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Portland, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Portland's property maintenance code requires every structure be kept free of insect and rodent infestation, with prompt extermination and reinfestation prevention required under Portland City Code § 29.30.130.
Rodent and Pest Control Rules in Portland
Some RestrictionsPortland City Code § 29.30.130
...Every structure must be kept free from insect, rodent, vermin or other pest infestation, and where found, infestations must be promptly exterminated as set forth in the administrative rules. After extermination, proper precautions must be taken to prevent reinfestation.
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