Home Business in Marion County, OR (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marion County, Oregon.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Marion County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Zoning & Home Occupation Permits

Rural Marion County offers two paths: a Limited Home Occupation, allowed by meeting set standards, and a Conditional Home Occupation, which needs a Conditional Use permit. Resource zones allow only Conditional Use Home Occupations, with up to five employees.

Home Occupation Permits in Marion County, Oregon

Some Restrictions

Marion County Rural Zone Code Ch. 17.110.270

For the County's resource zones (Exclusive Farm Use, Farm/Timber, Special Agriculture, etc.), provisions are included for Conditional Use Home Occupations allowing up to five employees.

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Home Business by City in Marion County

1 cities in Marion County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

SalemPop. 178,000

3 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Home Daycare

All Marion County ordinances

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