Multnomah County, OR Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)

Multnomah County Environmental Health issues Mobile Food Unit (MFU) licenses under Oregon Administrative Rules OAR 333-162 and Multnomah County Code MCC Chapter 25. MFUs are classified I-IV: Class I (prepackaged), Class II (hot dogs/limited prep), Class III (limited cooking, commissary required), Class IV (full restaurant-style, commissary required). Annual license fees (FY 2024-25) run roughly $141 (Class I) to $600+ (Class IV), with a plan-review fee for new units. All Classes II-IV must have a signed commissary agreement with a licensed commercial kitchen. A valid Oregon Food Handler Card is required for all staff. In Portland, operators also need a Revenue Division Business License ($100+/year) and must meet zoning for the site under Portland City Code Title 33 Chapter 33.242 Food Carts, which distinguishes pod, single-cart, and event-only configurations. Fire extinguisher, sanitized handwashing station with hot water, and proper wastewater/gray water disposal are required. Portland pod sites require site plans showing ADA access, trash, and restroom availability. Gresham (GRC 5.25) and Troutdale have parallel food cart permits.