Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Portland, OR (2026)
2 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Portland, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Solicitor Permits
Portland regulates door-to-door solicitation through Title 7 (Public Peace and Order) and business licensing provisions. Commercial solicitors are required to obtain a Portland business license. Charitable solicitation is regulated under Oregon state law (ORS 128.801-128.898). First Amendment protections apply to political and religious canvassing.
Portland Door-to-Door Solicitor Permits
Some RestrictionsNo-Knock Registry
Portland City Code Chapter 14B.30 regulates door-to-door commercial solicitors. Solicitors must obtain a Solicitor License from the Portland City Revenue Division, may not solicit before 9:00 a.m. or after sunset (and never after 9:00 p.m.), and must immediately leave any property posted with a 'No Soliciting' sign. Religious, political, and charitable canvassing is constitutionally protected and not licensed.
Portland Door-to-Door Soliciting (PCC Title 14B.30)
Some RestrictionsLooking for Multnomah County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Portland city rules.
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