Code Violation Reporting in Multnomah County, OR (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Multnomah County, Oregon.

Verified from official government sources

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

How to Report

Multnomah County residents can report suspected nuisances, stagnant water, dead animal carcasses, abandoned vehicles, unsecured vacant buildings, to the Health Officer or Sheriff, who investigates and can order abatement within 30 days under County Code § 15.230.

How to Report a Nuisance in Multnomah County

Some Restrictions

Multnomah County Code § 15.230(C), (D)

(C) An investigation may be conducted whenever the Health Officer or Sheriff becomes aware that a nuisance exists. (D) Whenever it appears there is reasonable cause to believe that a nuisance exists, the Health Officer or Sheriff shall provide written notice to the owner of the existence of the nuisance and shall demand abatement within 30 days from the date of the written notice, or such lesse...

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Common Violations

Unincorporated Multnomah County enforces zoning, land division and road-rule violations through Code Compliance Specialists under MCC 39.1500-39.1565. Fines run $45 to $3,500 per day of noncompliance, and a Notice of Violation carries a 14-day window to request an appeal hearing before a Compliance Hearings Officer.

Multnomah County Zoning Code Violations

Some Restrictions

Multnomah County Code § 39.1510; § 39.1560(A)

§ 39.1510 VIOLATIONS. Any use of land, land division, adjustment to property boundaries, work within a County right-of-way, or other activity by a person in violation of any provision of: (A) MCC Chapters 39, 29.001 through 29.207 and 29.500 through 29.583; Multnomah County Road Rules or the terms and conditions of any permit issued under those code provisions; or (B) Any statute adopted by the...

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Code Violation Reporting by City in Multnomah County

1 cities in Multnomah County have their own code violation reporting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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1 verified rule • How to Report

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