Livestock: Gresham vs Portland
How do livestock rules compare between Gresham, OR and Portland, OR?
Gresham, OR
Multnomah County
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Portland, OR
Multnomah County
Portland is a fully urban jurisdiction, and large livestock (horses, cattle, sheep, full-size pigs) are generally not permitted on standard residential lots. MCC 13.05.015 limits residential keeping to three small specified animals without a permit, with miniature/pygmy goats and pot-bellied pigs expressly allowed under the specified-animal program. Large agricultural animals are confined to land zoned for farming under PCC Chapter 33.140 (Open Space, Farm, Forest zones) outside the urban services area.
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| Fact | Gresham | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Lot Limit | - | 3 specified animals (MCC 13.05.015) |
| Goats Allowed | - | Miniature only (≤100 lbs adult) |
| Pot-Bellied Pigs | - | Allowed under MCC 13.05.015(D) |
| Large Livestock Zoning | - | PCC 33.140 Farm/Forest zones only |
| Slaughter on Residential Lot | - | Prohibited |
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Gresham FAQ
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Portland FAQ
Can I keep goats in Portland?
Only miniature/pygmy breeds capped at about 100 lbs adult weight, under MCC 13.05.015(D). Up to three small animals total (combined with chickens/rabbits) require no permit; four or more need a Multnomah County specified-animal permit.
Can I keep horses or cattle in Portland?
No, not on a typical residential lot. Horses, cattle, sheep, and full-size hogs are only permitted on land zoned Farm/Forest under PCC 33.140, which exists only at the urban edges of Portland (e.g., parts of West Hills and east of 162nd).
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