Rental Property Rules in Multnomah County, OR (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities 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.
Repairs & Habitability
Rental homes in unincorporated Multnomah County must meet the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code, adopted by county ordinance and enforced by the Health Department through inspections, notices, and civil penalties.
Multnomah County Rental Habitability Standards
Some RestrictionsMultnomah County Code § 21.815(A)
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition, prepared by the International Code Council, as thereinafter amended or revised "ICCPMC"), are adopted and by this reference incorporated as part of this subchapter. The provisions of this subchapter and MCC Chapter 29, Building Regulations, take precedence over any similar provisions of the ICCPMC. (B) Residential rental properties mus...
Rental Property Rules by City in Multnomah County
2 cities in Multnomah County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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