Home occupations in unincorporated Multnomah County are governed by Multnomah County Zoning Code Chapter 39. A home occupation must be accessory to the residential use. Multnomah County Code Compliance (503-988-5508) handles violations.
Multnomah County Zoning Code Chapter 39 regulates home occupations in unincorporated residential zones as accessory uses. Home businesses must be clearly secondary to the primary residential use, must not change the residential character of the property or neighborhood, must not generate traffic or nuisances beyond residential norms, and must comply with any applicable county business licensing requirements. Contact Multnomah County Land Use Planning for a determination on whether a specific home occupation is permitted in your zone: 503-988-3043.
Operating without permit: cease-and-desist order. Fines $100 to $500 per day. Business license penalties apply.
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