Soliciting & Door-to-Door 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.

Solicitor Permits

Multnomah County and its cities regulate door-to-door commercial solicitation through local permit systems. Portland City Code 17.68 governs solicitor/peddler permits issued by the Revenue Division, with background check and ID badge requirements. Gresham GRC 5.20 and Troutdale TMC 5.35 parallel the Portland system. Religious and political canvassing is constitutionally protected and exempt.

soliciting/solicitor-permits

Some Restrictions

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No-Knock Registry

Portland and Multnomah County recognize posted 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs as legal notice; violation is enforceable under PCC 17.68.030 and ORS 164.245 (criminal trespass). Multnomah County does not maintain a central no-knock registry, but Portland's permit conditions require solicitors to honor posted notices. Religious and political canvassers have First Amendment protection.

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Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Soliciting & Door-to-Door by City in Multnomah County

1 cities in Multnomah County have their own soliciting & door-to-door rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PortlandPop. 652,503

2 verified rules • No-Knock Registry, Solicitor Permits

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