Swimming Pools & Spas 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.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Every public swimming pool, spa pool, and bathhouse in Multnomah County, including inside Portland, needs an annual county health license and construction plan review under Multnomah County Code § 21.150 through § 21.152.
Multnomah County Public Pool Licensing Rules
Some RestrictionsMultnomah County Code § 21.150
For the services of the department in connection with the inspection of public swimming pools, public spa pools, and bathhouses as those terms are defined in ORS 448.005, the department will collect a license fee from each applicant as set by Board resolution based on the number of swimming or spa pools located at the same address, and operated by the same licensee. A license will not be issued...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Multnomah County
2 cities in Multnomah County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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