Rental Inspections in Multnomah County, OR (2026)
1 county-level rule, 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.
Tenant Complaint Process
Multnomah County's Health Department inspects rental units in unincorporated areas only after a tenant or resident files a complaint, not on a routine schedule.
Multnomah County Tenant Complaint Inspections
Some RestrictionsMultnomah County Code § 21.850(A)-(C)
(A) The director may conduct both internal and external inspections resulting from a complaint submitted to the department in accordance with department procedures. (B) The director may initiate a complaint based upon reasonable belief of conditions that pose an imminent danger to the health and safety of the occupants and conduct both internal and external inspections based thereon. (C) Any in...
Rental Inspections by City in Multnomah County
1 cities in Multnomah County have their own rental inspections rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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