Portland, OR Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Seasonal ban starts
- January 1, 2026
- Ban window
- January 1 – September 30 yearly
- Full year-round ban
- Starts January 1, 2028
- Enforced by
- City Administrator
- Repeat penalty
- Up to $1,000 per day
Summary
Portland bars gasoline leaf blowers citywide from January through September starting in 2026, expanding to a year-round ban in 2028; electric blowers stay legal under City Code Chapter 17.101.
Effective January 1, 2026, no owner may allow the operation of a gasoline leaf blower on the owner's property from January 1 to September 30, except in cases of inclement weather as determined by the City Administrator. Effective January 1, 2028, no owner may allow the operation of a gasoline leaf blower on the owner's property.
Full Breakdown
Portland City Code Chapter 17.101 bars property owners from allowing gasoline leaf blower operation on their property from January 1 through September 30 each year, effective January 1, 2026, with an exception only for inclement weather as determined by the City Administrator. Starting January 1, 2028, the ban covers the entire year. Owners who need to upgrade electrical infrastructure may request a compliance extension from the City Administrator. Electric leaf blowers, including battery, cordless, and corded models, remain legal year-round. No leaf blower, gas or electric, may blow dust or debris onto a neighboring parcel, storm drain, public property, or public street.
Violations & Fines
A first violation gets a warning; a second draws a civil penalty up to $250, a third up to $500, and a fourth or later up to $1,000. Each day an owner remains in violation counts as a separate offense, enforced by the City Administrator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still use a gas leaf blower in Portland?
Are electric leaf blowers restricted in Portland?
Sources & Official References
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