Medford Small Business Compliance Requirements

Businesses that pay $600 or more to a non-employee (independent contractor, freelancer, etc.) during the year must file Form 1099-NEC with the IRS and provide a copy to the recipient by January 31. Th...

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that are places of public accommodation (restaurants, retail stores, hotels, theaters, medical offices, professional offices,...

Businesses that manufacture, import, deal in, or use explosive materials must obtain a federal explosives license or permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Licenses...

All Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) must complete and retain ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) for every firearm transaction conducted through the licensee. Per the Bipartisan Safer Commun...

Businesses exporting goods, software, or technology from the United States must comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Expor...

The Corporate Transparency Act requires certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. As of March 2025, FinCEN issued a rule exempting all domestic companies from...

Under the Corporate Transparency Act, reporting companies must file an updated Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN within 30 calendar days of any change to previously reported in...

The CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) applies to all businesses that send commercial email messages — any electronic mail message whose primary purp...

Businesses importing goods into the United States with a value exceeding $2,500 must file an entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Formal entries require a customs bond and use of a lic...

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers with 20 or more employees who sponsor group health plans to offer continuation coverage to employees and their dependents ...

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires operators of websites, online services, and mobile apps directed to children under 13 — or that have actual knowledge they are collecting ...

Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products must immediately report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) when they obtain information that a product contains...

Healthcare practices and facilities that prescribe, dispense, or handle controlled substances must register with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Registration valid for 3 years.

Private employers with 100 or more employees (or federal contractors/subcontractors with 50 or more employees and a contract of $50,000+) must file the EEO-1 Component 1 report annually with the Equal...

When the "responsible party" of a business entity changes, the business must file Form 8822-B with the IRS within 60 days. The responsible party is the individual who has a level of control over the e...

Companies that manufacture, formulate, or distribute pesticides in the United States must register each pesticide product with the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FI...

Firms performing renovation, repair, or painting activities that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified. Certification valid for 5 ye...

Facilities that discharge pollutants from a point source into waters of the United States must obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit under the Clean Water Act. Permit...

Businesses that generate hazardous waste are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Generators are classified by monthly waste generation volume: Very Small Quantity Genera...

Facilities with total aboveground oil storage capacity exceeding 1,320 gallons or total underground oil storage capacity exceeding 42,000 gallons must prepare and implement a Spill Prevention, Control...

All technicians who service motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) systems must hold an EPA Section 609 certification. Required for any business performing automotive A/C work.

Facilities that store hazardous chemicals above threshold planning quantities must submit an annual Tier II Chemical Inventory Report under EPCRA Section 312. Reports are due March 1 each year for the...

Major stationary sources of air pollution must obtain a Title V operating permit under the Clean Air Act. A 'major source' is a facility emitting ≥100 tons/year of any criteria pollutant, ≥10 tons/yea...

Manufacturing facilities with 10+ employees that manufacture, process, or use specified toxic chemicals above threshold quantities must file annual TRI reports with the EPA. Due July 1.

Owners and operators of underground storage tanks (USTs) containing petroleum or certain hazardous substances must comply with EPA regulations under RCRA Subtitle I (40 CFR Part 280). Requirements inc...

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) sets standards for employers that offer retirement plans (401(k), pension) or health/welfare benefit plans. ERISA requires plan administrators to pr...

Airlines and air carriers must obtain an Air Carrier Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct scheduled or on-demand air transportation operations. Part 121 covers schedul...

Any person operating a small unmanned aircraft system (drone weighing less than 55 lbs) for commercial purposes must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate under 14 CFR Part 107. The initial certificate requ...

Businesses that operate radio transmitting equipment must obtain the appropriate license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This includes land mobile radio (two-way radios), microwave l...

Employers who use consumer reports (background checks, credit checks) for employment decisions must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA, 15 U.S.C. § 1681). Before obtaining a report, emplo...

Under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), facilities that manufacture or process cosmetic products for distribution in the US must register with the FDA and list their produ...

Manufacturers, processors, packers, and holders of dietary supplements must register their facility with the FDA under the Bioterrorism Act / FSMA (21 CFR Part 1) and comply with Current Good Manufact...

Domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for human or animal consumption in the US must register with the FDA. Registration must be renewed biennially in even-numb...

Establishments that manufacture, prepare, propagate, compound, assemble, or process medical devices intended for commercial distribution in the US must register with the FDA and list their devices ann...

Companies that manufacture, repack, relabel, or distribute over-the-counter (OTC) drug products must register their establishment and list their drug products with the FDA under Section 510 of the Fed...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires all US employers to pay non-exempt employees at least the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) and overtime (1.5x) for hours over 40/week. White-collar exemptio...

Companies acting as ocean freight forwarders or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) must obtain an Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) license from the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ...

Motor carriers transporting passengers or regulated commodities in interstate commerce must obtain operating authority (MC number) from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. One-time regist...

Motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies operating in interstate or international commerce must register annually under the Unified Carrier Registration program.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers (50+ employees within 75 miles) to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying reasons: birth or pl...

The FTC's Business Opportunity Rule (16 CFR Part 437) requires sellers of 'business opportunities' to provide prospective buyers with specific disclosures at least 7 days before the buyer pays any mon...

Franchisors must provide prospective franchisees with a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) at least 14 calendar days before the franchisee signs a binding agreement or pays any money. The FDD must co...

Employers whose cumulative FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax) liability exceeds $500 must deposit the tax quarterly via EFTPS. This is separate from the annual Form 940 filing. If your cumulative FUTA li...

The Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended) prohibits discrimination in housing-related activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial stat...

Any person or business engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing, or dealing in firearms or ammunition must obtain a Federal Firearms License (FFL) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firea...

Employers must deposit federal income tax withheld from employees' wages plus the employer and employee shares of Social Security and Medicare taxes on a scheduled basis. The deposit schedule is eithe...

Employers who receive a wage garnishment order (from a court, IRS levy, or child support order) must comply with Title III of the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA, 15 U.S.C. § 1671-1677). The law ...

All employers are required to display certain federal workplace posters informing employees of their rights under federal labor laws. Required posters include: FLSA Minimum Wage (WHD 1088), OSHA Job S...

Sole proprietors, single-member LLC owners, and S-Corp shareholders who expect to owe $1,000 or more in federal tax must make quarterly estimated tax payments using Form 1040-ES. Payments are due Apri...

Multi-member LLCs (taxed as partnerships) and general/limited partnerships must file Form 1065 annually with the IRS. This is an informational return — the partnership itself does not pay income tax. ...

Form 1094-C is the transmittal form that Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) file with the IRS along with their Forms 1095-C. It provides summary information about the employer, including whether the em...

Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees must file Form 1095-C with the IRS and furnish a copy to each full-time employee. The form reports whether the employer...

Payment settlement entities (merchant acquiring banks, third-party payment processors like PayPal, Stripe, Square, Venmo, etc.) must file Form 1099-K for each payee who receives payments exceeding $20...

Payment settlement entities (PSEs) such as Stripe, PayPal, Square, Venmo, and online marketplaces (Etsy, Amazon, eBay) must file Form 1099-K to report gross payment card and third-party network transa...

Businesses must file Form 1099-MISC to report certain payments made in the course of a trade or business: rents ($600+), royalties ($10+), prizes and awards ($600+), medical/health care payments ($600...

C-Corporations must file Form 1120 with the IRS annually to report income, deductions, gains, losses, and tax liability. The return is due April 15 for calendar-year corporations (or the 15th day of t...

S-Corporations must file Form 1120-S with the IRS annually. This is an informational return — the S-Corp itself generally does not pay federal income tax. Instead, income and deductions pass through t...

C-Corporations that expect to owe $500 or more in federal tax must make quarterly estimated tax payments. Payments are due the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th months of the tax year (April 15,...

Owners of highway motor vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more must file Form 2290 and pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) annually. The tax period runs from July 1 through Jun...

Eligible domestic corporations and LLCs that want to be treated as S corporations for federal tax purposes must file Form 2553 with the IRS. The election must be filed by the 15th day of the 3rd month...

Employers that sponsor ERISA-covered retirement plans (401(k), profit-sharing, pension, etc.) must file Form 5500 annually with the Department of Labor. Different variants exist: Form 5500-EZ for owne...

Businesses that cannot file their income tax return by the original due date can file Form 7004 to receive an automatic 6-month extension. This extends the filing deadline only — it does NOT extend th...

Businesses that manufacture, sell, or use certain goods or provide certain services subject to federal excise taxes must file Form 720 quarterly. Excise taxes apply to a wide range of products and act...

Businesses that file Form 8300 (Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000) must provide an annual written statement to each person named on the Form 8300 filings from the previous year. The statement must ...

Any business that receives more than $10,000 in cash in a single transaction (or related transactions within 24 hours) must file Form 8300 with the IRS and FinCEN within 15 days. 'Cash' includes curre...

Eligible entities (LLCs, partnerships, foreign entities) may file Form 8832 to elect how they are classified for federal tax purposes. An LLC with two or more members defaults to partnership taxation;...

Employers must file Form 940 annually to report Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) tax. FUTA tax is paid entirely by the employer (not withheld from employees) and funds state unemployment programs. ...

Employers must file Form 941 quarterly to report income taxes withheld from employees' paychecks, plus the employer's and employees' share of Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA). Most employers ...

Form 944 allows the smallest employers to file and pay their federal employment taxes (income tax withholding, Social Security, and Medicare) once a year instead of quarterly (Form 941). You can ONLY ...

US law requires employers to verify that every employee hired is legally authorized to work in the United States using Form I-9. The employee must complete Section 1 by their first day, and the employ...

Employers must collect a completed Form W-4 from each new employee on or before their first day of work. The W-4 determines the amount of federal income tax to withhold from the employee's wages. Empl...

Motor carriers operating qualified motor vehicles (weighing over 26,000 lbs or having 3+ axles, or used in combination exceeding 26,000 lbs) in two or more IFTA member jurisdictions must obtain an IFT...

Motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles (power units with 2 axles and GVW >26,000 lbs, or 3+ axles regardless of weight, or used in combination exceeding 26,000 lbs) in two or more IRP memb...

All mining operations — including metal/nonmetal mines, coal mines, stone quarries, sand and gravel operations, and processing plants — are regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA...

Businesses that possess, use, store, or transfer radioactive materials (byproduct, source, or special nuclear material) must obtain a license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) using NRC For...

Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, all employers must report newly hired and rehired employees to their state's new hire reporting agency within 20 days...

All U.S. persons (individuals and businesses) are prohibited from engaging in transactions with persons, entities, or countries on the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions lists. Business...

Establishments with 20-249 employees in certain high-hazard industries, and all establishments with 250+ employees that are required to keep OSHA records, must electronically submit Form 300A data to ...

Employers with 10 or more employees (at any time during the prior calendar year) must maintain OSHA Form 300, a log documenting every recordable work-related injury and illness that occurs during the ...

Employers with 10 or more employees must complete and post OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) from the previous calendar year. The summary must be certified by a company e...

Facilities that use, store, manufacture, handle, or move highly hazardous chemicals (HHCs) at or above threshold quantities must implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program under OSHA 29 CFR 1...

ALL employers (regardless of size or industry, including those otherwise exempt from OSHA recordkeeping) must report to OSHA: (1) any work-related fatality within 8 hours of learning about it, and (2)...

Persons who transport or offer for transport certain categories and quantities of hazardous materials must register annually with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Th...

Businesses pursuing federal contracts, grants, or subawards must register as an entity in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Registration must be renewed annually within 365 days of the previo...

Businesses holding active SBA certifications — including 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) — must comple...

Companies raising capital through an exempt securities offering under Regulation D (Rules 504, 506(b), or 506(c)) must file Form D with the SEC electronically via EDGAR within 15 calendar days after t...

Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs report business income and expenses on Schedule C, filed with their personal Form 1040. The return is due April 15. A 6-month extension is available by filing F...

Partnerships (Form 1065) and S-Corporations (Form 1120-S) must issue Schedule K-1 to each partner, member, or shareholder showing their share of income, deductions, credits, and other items for the ta...

Any person or business that brews beer for commercial purposes (sale or removal from the brewery) in the United States must file a Brewer's Notice with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TT...

Alcohol producers and importers (breweries, wineries, distilleries) must file federal excise tax returns with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Filing frequency depends on annual tax...

Businesses that manufacture or import tobacco products, processed tobacco, or cigarette papers and tubes must obtain a permit from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). This is a one-tim...

Wineries must obtain a Basic Permit from TTB before producing or selling wine. Distilled spirits producers must obtain a Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Permit. Both are free. Wineries are subject to fe...

The FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) governs outbound telemarketing calls and inbound calls generated by direct mail or advertising. Key requirements include: compliance with the National Do Not C...

Trademark owners must file a Section 8 Declaration of Continued Use (or Excusable Nonuse) with the USPTO between the 5th and 6th year after the registration date. This filing proves the mark is still ...

Trademark owners must file a combined Section 8 Declaration of Continued Use and Section 9 Renewal Application with the USPTO every 10 years after the registration date. This combined filing proves th...

Workers who require unescorted access to secure areas of MTSA-regulated maritime facilities and vessels must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. TWIC is administered ...

Businesses that move regulated plants, plant products, biological control organisms, or plant pests interstate must obtain a permit from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Pe...

Dealers, exhibitors, breeders, and research facilities that handle regulated animals (dogs, cats, primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, marine mammals, and other warm-blooded animals) must obtain ...

Establishments that slaughter or process meat, poultry, or egg products for interstate or foreign commerce must operate under continuous USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection. Fede...

Agricultural businesses selling products labeled as 'organic' must be certified by a USDA-accredited certifying agent. In Washington, the WSDA Organic Program is a USDA-accredited certifier. Renewed a...

All motor carriers with a USDOT number must update their registration information biennially based on the last digit of their USDOT number.

Federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts of $150,000 or more must annually report on their employment of protected veterans using the VETS-4212 form. This is required under the Vietnam Er...

Employers must file Form W-2 for each employee and transmit copies to the Social Security Administration (SSA) by January 31 each year. W-2s report wages paid, taxes withheld, and other compensation f...

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100 or more full-time employees to provide at least 60 calendar days of advance written notice before a plant closi...

All LLCs, corporations, and limited partnerships registered in Oregon must file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State each year to maintain active status. Sole proprietorships and general partn...

Oregon businesses must file an annual personal property tax return with their county assessor listing all taxable business personal property — machinery, equipment, furniture, supplies, and leasehold ...

Oregon nonprofits registered with the DOJ Charitable Activities Section must file an annual financial report using Form CT-12 (Oregon charities) or Form CT-12F (foreign charities). The report includes...

Oregon nonprofits that solicit or receive charitable contributions must register with the Oregon Department of Justice Charitable Activities Section before soliciting donations. Registration requires ...

Oregon's Corporate Activity Tax applies to businesses with more than $1 million in commercial activity sourced to Oregon. The tax is $250 plus 0.57% of commercial activity exceeding $1 million, after ...

Oregon businesses that emit air contaminants must obtain an Air Contaminant Discharge Permit (ACDP) from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Permits are tiered by complexity: Basic (small ...

Oregon industrial facilities that discharge stormwater to surface waters or to conveyance systems draining to surface waters must obtain an NPDES 1200-Z Industrial Stormwater General Permit from the O...

Oregon motor carriers operating qualified motor vehicles in two or more IFTA member jurisdictions must register for the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and file quarterly fuel tax reports. Qua...

Employers who pay wages for services performed within the Lane Transit District (LTD) boundary (Eugene/Springfield area in Lane County) must pay the LTD employer payroll tax. This is an employer-paid ...

Oregon employers must report all newly hired and rehired employees to the Oregon Child Support Program (Division of Child Support) within 20 days of their start date. This federal requirement (PRWORA)...

All persons who sell or serve alcohol at any Oregon OLCC-licensed premises must obtain an OLCC Service Permit before serving. The permit requires completing an OLCC-approved alcohol server education c...

Oregon imposes an annual excise tax on operators of amusement devices (video lottery game terminals) in the state. The base tax is $125 per device per year, prorated quarterly if the device is not in ...

Under ORS 659A.375 (Workplace Fairness Act), every Oregon employer must adopt a written policy for reduction/prevention of discrimination including complaint process, designated contact plus alternati...

Any person practicing architecture in Oregon must be registered with the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE). Individual registration renews biennially on December 31 based on whether th...

Contractors performing asbestos abatement projects in Oregon must be licensed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Requires employing a certified asbestos supervisor, maintaining C...

Before demolishing or renovating buildings constructed before 2004 in Oregon, contractors and property owners must notify the Oregon DEQ at least 10 working days in advance. An asbestos survey by an a...

Any business that performs automotive repairs for compensation in Oregon must register with the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) as an Automotive Repair Facility under the Or...

Oregon law prohibits employers from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history before the interview stage of the hiring process. If no interview is conducted, the employer may not ask about crimi...

Oregon retailers selling new bicycles with a retail sale price of $200 or more must collect a flat $15 excise tax per qualifying bicycle at the point of sale. The tax applies to both in-store and onli...

Any facility providing tattooing, body piercing, or electrology services to the public in Oregon must obtain a body art facility license from the Oregon Health Authority's Health Licensing Office (HLO...

Body piercers providing services to the public in Oregon must be licensed by the Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners through the Oregon Health Authority's Health Licensing Office. Multi...

Individuals installing, altering, or repairing boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure piping in Oregon must hold a license from the Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD). Multiple license classes exis...

Businesses manufacturing malt beverages in Oregon must hold a brewery license from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). Breweries may sell and serve their products on-premises with approp...

Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) licensees must complete continuing education (CE) requirements during each 2-year license period under ORS 701.086 and OAR 812-020. Residential contractors ...

Certified Public Accountants practicing in Oregon must hold an active license from the Oregon Board of Accountancy (OBA) under ORS 673.010–673.457. Initial licensure requires passing the CPA Exam, mee...

All cannabis businesses in Oregon — including producers/growers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, and laboratories — must be licensed by the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC). Annual licen...

Every OLCC recreational marijuana licensee must participate in the Cannabis Tracking System (CTS), powered by Metrc. All activity from planting, cultivating, harvesting, testing, transferring, process...

All employees of a licensed cannabis business who handle cannabis, process sales, or have access to cannabis must obtain an OLCC Cannabis Worker Permit before handling cannabis. The permit requires co...

Many Oregon counties require at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per food establishment, beyond the basic Oregon Food Handler Card. Certification through an ANSI-accredited program s...

Any childcare facility in Oregon must be licensed or certified by the Oregon Department of Early Learning & Care (DELC). Three license tiers exist: (1) Certified Child Care Center — for 4 or more chil...

Chiropractors practicing in Oregon must hold a valid license from the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners (OBCE). License renewal is biennial. Continuing education of 36 hours per renewal cycle is ...

Oregon-licensed cigarette distributors must collect and remit the state cigarette tax. The tax is $3.33 per pack of 20 cigarettes. Distributors must file monthly tax returns with the Oregon Department...

Collection agencies and debt buyers operating in Oregon must be registered with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). Registration requires a surety bond ($10,000 in-state, $15,000 out-of...

Businesses manufacturing, distributing, or registering commercial animal feed products in Oregon must hold a facility license from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). In-state manufacturers an...

Oregon law requires all motor vehicles operated for business purposes to carry minimum liability insurance. The state minimums are $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident for bodily injury and $20,0...

Any business using scales or meters for commercial transactions in Oregon must license them with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) before use. This includes gas pumps, fuel meters, propane me...

Any person or business performing construction work valued at $1,500 or more in Oregon must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). This includes general contractors, home im...

Oregon C-corporations must file an annual Corporate Excise Tax Return (Form OR-20) with the Oregon Department of Revenue. The tax is the greater of the income-based tax or a minimum tax based on Orego...

Oregon's cottage food law (ORS 616.706, as expanded by HB 2740 in 2019) allows individuals to produce and sell certain shelf-stable foods from a home kitchen without a commercial food establishment li...

Manufacturing businesses and other facilities in Oregon that generate hazardous waste must notify the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and obtain an EPA/Oregon Site Identification Numb...

Oregon law requires any entity that owns or licenses personal information of Oregon residents to notify affected individuals within 45 days of discovering a data breach. If the breach affects more tha...

Dentists and dental hygienists practicing in Oregon must hold a valid license from the Oregon Board of Dentistry. Dentist licenses are renewed biennially by March 31 of even-numbered years. Dental hyg...

Businesses manufacturing distilled spirits in Oregon must hold a distillery license from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). Distilleries may provide tastings and sell products on-premis...

Home-based food businesses in Oregon that want to produce and sell food beyond the cottage food exemption (which allows up to $50,000/year of shelf-stable foods without a license) must obtain a Domest...

Oregon's Domestic Workers' Protection Act provides household employees with overtime pay (time-and-a-half for hours over 40/week), at least one day off per week (24 consecutive hours), at least 8 hour...

Oregon dry cleaning facilities that use or have used perchloroethylene or other dry cleaning solvents are subject to annual fees administered by the Oregon DEQ. These include: (1) a $500 annual facili...

Manufacturers of computers, monitors, TVs, and printers sold in Oregon must register annually with the Oregon DEQ under the Oregon E-Cycles program. Registration is required before January 1 of each y...

Individuals installing, maintaining, repairing, or altering elevators and related conveyances in Oregon must hold an elevator mechanic license from the Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD). This inclu...

Telecommunications providers, VoIP service providers, and sellers of prepaid wireless products must collect and remit Oregon's Emergency Communications Tax. The tax funds the 911 emergency system and ...

Oregon's Equal Pay Act requires employers to pay employees equal compensation for work of comparable character regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital st...

Businesses that manufacture or distribute fertilizer, agricultural amendments, agricultural minerals, or lime products in bulk in Oregon must hold a manufacturer-bulk distributor license from the Oreg...

Under ORS 652.140, when an employee is discharged, all wages are due by end of the first business day after discharge. If an employee quits with 48+ hours notice, wages are due on the last day. If qui...

Businesses operating permanent fleets of vehicles in the Portland Metro or Rogue Valley areas must ensure fleet vehicles pass DEQ emission inspections. Fleet owners may apply for self-testing authoriz...

Under ORS 624.020, any person operating a restaurant, mobile food unit commissary, catering kitchen, bakery, delicatessen, or other food service facility in Oregon must obtain a food establishment lic...

Any food handler employed in a food establishment in Oregon must obtain an Oregon Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire. The card demonstrates knowledge of safe food handling practices and is requi...

Businesses that manufacture, process, or package food products for sale in Oregon (not immediately consumed on-premises) must obtain an Oregon Food Processor License from the Oregon Department of Agri...

Individuals and businesses transporting property or passengers for compensation within Oregon must obtain a Class 1A for-hire carrier permit from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Motor C...

Funeral service practitioners and embalmers in Oregon must be licensed by the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board (OMCB). Individual licenses renew biennially and expire December 31 of odd years. Funer...

Individuals practicing hair design, cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in Oregon must hold a license from the Oregon Health Licensing Office (HLO), under DCBS. License is obtained a...

Any Oregon facility that stores a hazardous substance at or above the reportable quantity must submit an annual hazardous substance inventory report to the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Reports cover sub...

Any person possessing a hazardous substance at a facility in Oregon at or above threshold quantities designated by the State Fire Marshal must pay an annual Hazardous Substance Possession Fee. The fee...

Healthcare professionals practicing in Oregon must hold a valid state license issued by the relevant professional licensing board. Key licenses include: Oregon Medical License (MD/DO) from the Oregon ...

Qualified heavy equipment (QHE) rental providers in Oregon must register annually with the Oregon Department of Revenue, collect a 2% tax on the rental price of heavy equipment and tools, and file qua...

Individuals performing home inspections of two or more components in Oregon must be certified by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). Requires passing the National Home Inspector Examinati...

Any person selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance in Oregon must hold an Insurance Producer License from the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) under ORS 744.052–744.089. Oregon comb...

Under ORS 652.610, employers must provide an itemized pay stub with every wage payment showing employer/employee names, pay period dates, gross/net wages, and itemized deductions. For hourly employees...

Oregon employers must provide reasonable break time and a private space (other than a bathroom) for employees to express breast milk during work hours. Employers with 6 or more employees must also pro...

Landscape architects practicing in Oregon must be registered with the Oregon State Landscape Architect Board (OSLAB). Registration renews annually with continuing education requirements. A 30-day grac...

Construction businesses performing renovation, repair, or painting work on structures built before 1978 must obtain a Certified Lead-Based Paint Renovation Contractor (CLBPRC) license from the Oregon ...

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) in Oregon must obtain and maintain licensure from the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and The...

Oregon is one of only a few states that requires tax preparers to be licensed. Under ORS 673.605–673.740, any person who prepares, advises on, or assists in the preparation of personal income tax retu...

Contractors installing HVAC controls, fire alarm systems, security systems, data/telecom wiring, and other limited energy systems in Oregon must obtain a Limited Energy Technician (LET) license from t...

All Oregon businesses with an OLCC license that allows on-premises consumption of alcohol must maintain liquor liability insurance with minimum coverage of $300,000. The OLCC will not issue a Temporar...

Any business that sells, serves, or manufactures alcoholic beverages in Oregon must obtain an OLCC liquor license from the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission. License types include: Full On-Premises ...

Locksmiths operating in Oregon must be certified through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). The CCB Oregon Certified Locksmith designation ensures locksmiths meet minimum competency and ...

Businesses that install, set up, or connect manufactured dwellings (mobile homes, modular homes) in Oregon must hold a Manufactured Dwelling Installer License issued by the Oregon Building Codes Divis...

Under ORS 652.020, employees in mills, factories, and manufacturing establishments are subject to daily/weekly OT beyond standard FLSA. OT at 1.5x for hours beyond 10/day. Max 13 hours in 24 hours exc...

OLCC-licensed marijuana retailers must collect a 17% state retail tax on all recreational marijuana sales and remit it to the Oregon Department of Revenue. Monthly payments are required, and quarterly...

Massage therapists must be licensed by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (under HLO, part of DCBS) to practice in Oregon. The license requires completing a state-approved massage therapy program ...

Under ORS 653.261, employers must provide a 30-minute meal break for shifts of 6+ hours. For shifts of 7 hours or less, the meal break must occur after the 2nd hour and before the 5th hour and 10-minu...

Healthcare facilities and other businesses generating infectious waste in Oregon must register with the Oregon DEQ as medical waste generators. Generators must use licensed medical waste transporters,...

Under ORS 743B.341-347, employers with fewer than 20 employees who offer group health insurance must provide state continuation coverage when employees lose eligibility. Up to 9 months continuation. E...

Oregon employers must obtain an annual employment certificate from the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) before employing minors under age 18. Under ORS 653.307 and 653.077, the certificate must i...

Businesses providing money transmission services in Oregon, including electronic bill paying, wiring money, and issuing payment instruments, must be licensed by the Oregon Division of Financial Regula...

Businesses engaging in residential mortgage transactions as mortgage bankers or mortgage brokers in Oregon must be licensed by the Division of Financial Regulation through NMLS. Requires a surety bond...

Intrastate for-hire motor carriers in Oregon must file proof of liability insurance with ODOT before operating. Under ORS 825.150, carriers must maintain minimum liability coverage of $750,000 combine...

Oregon vehicle dealers must obtain and maintain a surety bond as a condition of licensure with the Oregon DMV. Standard vehicle dealers require a $50,000 bond. Motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and moped d...

Businesses that discharge pollutants from a point source into Oregon surface waters must obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Oregon DEQ. This applies to se...

Naturopathic physicians practicing in Oregon must hold a valid license from the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM). Oregon was the first state to license naturopathic physicians and has one ...

Oregon nonprofits must affirmatively file for property tax exemption with the county assessor by April 1 each year under ORS 307.130. The exemption is not automatic even if the organization has tax-ex...

Individuals who wish to perform notarial acts in Oregon must obtain a Notary Public Commission from the Oregon Secretary of State under ORS 194.005–194.200. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, b...

Any person or business growing or selling nursery stock in Oregon that has gross sales exceeding $250 in a fiscal year must obtain a Nursery License from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) und...

Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) must be licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN). Init...

Motor carriers operating vehicles with a combined weight of 26,000 pounds or more on Oregon highways must register with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Motor Carrier Transportation Divi...

Retail businesses in Oregon that sell malt beverages (beer), wine, and cider in factory-sealed containers for off-premises consumption must obtain an Off-Premises Sales License from the Oregon Liquor ...

All Oregon employers whose employees may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace must implement a written hazard communication program per Oregon OSHA rules (OAR 437-003-1901). The program ...

Oregon OSHA requires all employers to have a written heat illness prevention plan and to implement protective measures when employees are exposed to a heat index of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Th...

Oregon OSHA requires employers to protect employees from wildfire smoke exposure when ambient PM2.5 levels reach unhealthy levels. This is an Oregon-specific permanent rule (OAR 437-002-1081) — federa...

Oregon OSHA requires all employers to establish, supervise, and enforce a written safety and health program including an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP). Under ORS 654.176 and OAR 437-001-07...

Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants practicing in Oregon must be licensed by the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board (OTLB). Initial licensure requires graduation from ...

Optometrists practicing in Oregon must hold a valid license from the Oregon Board of Optometry. License renewal is annual with a fee of $552 (including $513 active license fee, $35 Prescription Drug M...

Oregon farms and food handlers seeking to market products as 'organic' must be certified under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is a USDA-accredited ...

Oregon-licensed OTP distributors must file quarterly tax returns (Form 530) with the Oregon Department of Revenue for sales of other tobacco products including moist snuff, little cigars, pipe tobacco...

Oregon Paid Leave (PFML) requires employers to collect and remit contributions each quarter for family, medical, and safe leave benefits. The contribution is split between employer (40%) and employee ...

Any business that lends money at a rate exceeding 10% per year on pledged personal property, or purchases property with an implied buyback condition exceeding 10% interest, must be licensed as a pawnb...

Effective January 1, 2026, Oregon employers must provide detailed written pay disclosures to employees at the time of hire and annually thereafter. The disclosure must include: pay periods, all pay ra...

Companies offering payday loans or title loans in Oregon must be licensed by the Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). Applications are submitted through NMLS and require criminal background and cre...

Single-member LLCs (disregarded entities) and sole proprietors must file an annual Oregon Personal Income Tax Return (Form OR-40) with the Oregon Department of Revenue. Oregon taxes all taxable income...

Any person applying pesticides commercially, publicly, or privately in Oregon must be licensed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) under ORS 634.116–634.128. License categories include Comme...

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants practicing in Oregon must hold a valid license from the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy. Licenses are renewed biennially, expiring March 31 of ev...

Oregon's Fair Workweek Act requires large employers (500+ employees worldwide) in retail, hospitality, and food service industries to provide predictable work schedules. Employers must give employees ...

Private investigators operating in Oregon must be licensed by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). Applicants must have at least 1,500 hours of investigatory experience or a...

Businesses providing private security services in Oregon must obtain an entity license from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). This applies to guard companies, patrol serv...

Individuals providing private security services in Oregon must be certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). Unarmed security providers must complete initial training...

Professional land surveyors practicing in Oregon must be registered with the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS). Registration renews biennially on a staggered...

Certain licensed professionals in Oregon are required to maintain professional liability insurance (errors and omissions coverage). Oregon attorneys must carry Professional Liability Fund (PLF) covera...

Oregon Measure 109 established a regulated psilocybin services framework administered by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Service center operators must obtain an annual license from OHA's Oregon Psi...

Psychologists practicing in Oregon must obtain licensure from the Oregon Board of Psychology. Initial licensure requires a doctoral degree in psychology, supervised professional experience, and passin...

Oregon offers a reduced 7% income tax rate on the first $250,000 of qualified business income (QBI), compared to the standard top rate of 9.9%. This reduced rate applies to pass-through business incom...

Real estate appraisers in Oregon must be licensed or certified by the Oregon Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board (ACLB). Licenses renew biennially on the licensee's birth month. Effective Janu...

Anyone who practices real estate brokerage in Oregon (assisting in the purchase, sale, lease, or management of real property for compensation) must hold a valid Oregon real estate broker license from ...

Oregon employers must display required state workplace posters at all worksites in a clearly visible location where employees can regularly see them. Oregon BOLI updates posters annually on July 1, co...

Businesses that purchase precious metals or gems from the public (gold buyers, jewelry buyers, scrap metal dealers dealing in precious metals) must register with the Oregon Secretary of State as a Sec...

Any person selling, offering, or holding for sale agricultural or vegetable seed in Oregon must hold a seed dealer license from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). Separate licenses exist for ...

Oregon's Sick Time Law requires all employers to provide sick time to employees. Employees accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year. Employers with 10 or more empl...

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists practicing in Oregon must hold a valid license from the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (BSPA). Licenses are renewed...

Tattoo artists in Oregon must be licensed by the Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners through the Oregon Health Authority's Health Licensing Office (HLO). Applicants must complete 360 ho...

Food vendors operating at temporary events (fairs, festivals, farmers markets, etc.) in Oregon must obtain a temporary restaurant license from the local public health authority. Under ORS 624.100 and ...

Facilities in Oregon that store hazardous substances at or above reportable quantities must submit an annual Tier II chemical inventory report through the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Community Hazardo...

Oregon imposes a Forest Products Harvest Tax on all persons harvesting merchantable forest products on Oregon forestlands. The combined tax rate is approximately $4.49 per thousand board feet (MBF) as...

Major sources of air emissions in Oregon must obtain a Title V operating permit from the Oregon DEQ. A major source is defined as having the potential to emit 100 tons per year of any criteria polluta...

Any Oregon retailer selling cigarettes, tobacco products, or inhalant delivery systems (e-cigarettes, vape products) must obtain a Tobacco Retail License under ORS 323.800–323.806 (Senate Bill 587, ef...

Oregon imposes a 1.5% state transient lodging tax on the charge for occupancy of transient lodging (hotels, motels, vacation rentals, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rental platforms). Lodging prov...

Owners or operators of underground storage tanks in Oregon must register with the Oregon DEQ and obtain a general permit registration certificate before installing, operating, or decommissioning a UST...

Businesses that use undyed diesel or other use fuels in motor vehicles on Oregon highways must pay the state use fuel tax. The tax rate is $0.40 per gallon. Licensed use fuel sellers and users file mo...

Any business that buys, sells, or exchanges motor vehicles in Oregon must be licensed as a vehicle dealer by Oregon DMV. Applies to new and used vehicle dealers, RV dealers, and motorcycle/powersport ...

Veterinarians practicing in Oregon must hold a license issued by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board (OVMEB). Licenses renew annually by December 31. Veterinarians must report 30 hours of co...

Oregon employers must retain employment and payroll records for specified periods under ORS 652.750 and OAR 839-020-0080. Time records (hours worked, start/stop times) must be kept for at least 2 year...

Oregon water rights permit holders with reporting conditions must submit annual Water Use Reports to the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD). Reports document yearly water usage under the permit....

All motor carriers operating vehicles with a combined weight over 26,000 lbs on Oregon public roads must register for and pay Oregon's weight-mile tax. Oregon is unique in using a weight-mile tax inst...

Businesses manufacturing wine or cider in Oregon must hold a winery license from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). Wineries may sell and serve their products on-premises with appropria...

Under ORS 670.600, Oregon uses a multi-factor test for worker classification. A person is an independent contractor only if they: (1) are free from direction and control over the means and manner of p...

Any facility in Oregon operating X-ray equipment or other radiation-producing machines must register each machine with the Oregon Health Authority's Radiation Protection Services program. Registration...

Oregon's Statewide Transit Tax (STT) is a 0.1% payroll tax on wages paid to employees working in Oregon. The tax is paid entirely by the employee — the employer withholds and remits it. Self-employed ...

Employers who pay wages for services performed within the TriMet Transit District boundary (Portland metro area covering parts of Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties) must pay the TriMet emp...

Oregon businesses holding unclaimed property must report and remit it annually to the Oregon State Treasury. Unclaimed property includes uncashed checks, dormant bank accounts, unredeemed gift certifi...

Oregon employers must file a quarterly combined tax report (Form OQ) with the Oregon Employment Department reporting wages paid to each employee. This report covers unemployment insurance (UI) tax, wi...

Oregon law requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance for all employees, including part-time and seasonal workers. Coverage can be obtained through SAIF Corporation (Oregon's sta...

Umatilla County Planning Division provides a verification process for agricultural and equine buildings that may be exempt from state structural (building) permit requirements under ORS 455.315. Certa...

Multnomah County Animal Services requires an annual license for any animal facility including pet shops, doggy daycares, boarding and training facilities, and private breeders whose pets have reproduc...

Deschutes County requires a business license for any business engaged in the purchase, sale, trade, barter, or exchange of antiques, secondhand goods, or junk goods in unincorporated areas. This inclu...

Marion County Planning Division issues backyard burn permits under county ordinance for properties in unincorporated Marion County outside the Salem-Keizer Urban Growth Boundary. Burn permits are requ...

Yamhill County Environmental Health requires a license for bed and breakfast facilities that have more than two rooms for rent on a daily basis to the public, offer a breakfast meal as part of the cos...

Marion County Health Department requires a facility license for any body art establishment (tattoo parlors, piercing studios, permanent cosmetics) operating in the county. There is no license or certi...

Lane County Environmental Health licenses and inspects body art facilities and practitioners under ORS 690 and OAR 333-055. Any business performing tattooing, body piercing, branding, scarification, o...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Baker County Assessor. Taxable personal p...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Benton County Assessor. Taxable personal ...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Clackamas County Assessor. Each individua...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Clatsop County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Columbia County Assessor. Taxable persona...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Coos County Assessor. Taxable personal pr...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Crook County Assessor. Taxable personal p...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Curry County Assessor. Taxable personal p...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Deschutes County Assessor. Taxable person...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Douglas County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Gilliam County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Grant County Assessor. Taxable personal p...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Harney County Assessor. Taxable personal ...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Hood River County Assessor. Taxable perso...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Jackson County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Jefferson County Assessor. Taxable person...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Josephine County Assessor. Taxable person...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Klamath County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Lake County Assessor. Taxable personal pr...

Oregon law requires all business owners — even those operating from home — who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Lane C...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Lincoln County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Linn County Assessor. Taxable personal pr...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Malheur County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Marion County Assessor. You must provide ...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Morrow County Assessor. Taxable personal ...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Multnomah County Assessor. Taxable person...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Polk County Assessor. Taxable personal pr...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Sherman County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Tillamook County Assessor. Taxable person...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Umatilla County Assessor. Taxable persona...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Union County Assessor. Taxable personal p...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Wallowa County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Wasco County Assessor. Taxable personal p...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Washington County Assessor. Nearly all bu...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Wheeler County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Oregon law requires all business owners who had taxable personal property on January 1 to file an annual Confidential Personal Property Return (CPPR) with the Yamhill County Assessor. Taxable personal...

Josephine County Planning Division requires an Annual Compliance Certificate for all existing marijuana businesses operating in unincorporated Josephine County. As of Josephine County Ordinance No. 20...

Businesses seeking to produce, process, wholesale, or retail cannabis in unincorporated Douglas County must obtain a Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) from the Douglas County Planning Department...

Benton County Health Department conducts health, safety, and sanitation inspections of certified child care centers, family homes, and before/after school programs. Child care facility licenses are is...

Clackamas County Public Health conducts health, safety, and sanitation inspections of certified child care centers, family care homes, and school-based child care programs. Facility licenses are issue...

Deschutes County Environmental Health conducts health, safety, and sanitation inspections of certified child care centers, family homes, and before/after school programs. Child care facility licenses ...

Douglas County Health Department conducts health, safety, and sanitation inspections of certified child care centers, family homes, and before/after school programs. Child care facility licenses are i...

Jackson County Environmental Public Health conducts health, safety, and sanitation inspections of certified child care centers, family homes, and before/after school programs. Child care facility lice...

Multnomah County Environmental Health conducts health, safety, and sanitation inspections of certified child care centers, family homes, before/after school programs, and residential treatment centers...

Yamhill County Health & Human Services conducts health, safety, and sanitation inspections of certified child care centers, family homes, and before/after school programs. Child care facility licenses...

Clean Water Services (CWS) requires a Site Development Permit for construction or modification of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water quality/quantity facilities in Washington County. The permit is...

Clean Water Services (CWS) assesses System Development Charges (SDCs) — also called connection fees — on new development connecting to the sanitary sewer and stormwater system in Washington County. Th...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Baker County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based o...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Benton County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based ...

Benton County Community Development requires a building permit for all new commercial construction, tenant improvements, and changes of use in unincorporated areas of the county. The permit ensures co...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Clackamas County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (bas...

Clackamas County Building Codes Division requires a building permit for new commercial construction, tenant improvements, additions, and remodels in unincorporated areas of the county. The permit cove...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Clatsop County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Columbia County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (base...

Coos County Community Development Building Department requires construction permits for all work regulated by the Oregon Building Code in unincorporated areas and most incorporated cities (except stru...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Coos County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based on...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Crook County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based o...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Curry County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based o...

Deschutes County Community Development requires a commercial building permit for new commercial construction, tenant improvements, and structural alterations in unincorporated areas. The county review...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Deschutes County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (bas...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Douglas County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based...

Douglas County Building Department requires construction permits for all work regulated by the Oregon Building Code in unincorporated areas, covering structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire life safety...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Hood River County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (ba...

Jackson County Building Division administers the State of Oregon's structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and manufactured dwelling specialty codes in unincorporated areas. A commercial buildin...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Jackson County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Jefferson County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (bas...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Josephine County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (bas...

Josephine County Building Safety Division administers the State of Oregon's structural specialty code in unincorporated areas and requires a commercial building permit for new commercial construction,...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Klamath County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based...

Klamath County Building Division requires a commercial building permit for all new commercial construction, additions, alterations, and tenant improvements in unincorporated areas. The Building Divisi...

Lane County Land Management Division requires a building permit for all new commercial construction, additions, alterations, and tenant improvements in unincorporated areas of the county. The Building...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Lane County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based on...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Lincoln County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based...

Linn County Planning & Building Department requires a building permit for all new commercial construction, additions, alterations, and tenant improvements in unincorporated areas of the county. Linn C...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Linn County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based on...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Malheur County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Marion County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based ...

Marion County Building Inspection Division requires a building permit for any new commercial construction, additions, alterations, or changes of occupancy in unincorporated Marion County. Permits cove...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Multnomah County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (bas...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Polk County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based on...

Polk County Building Division requires a building permit for any new commercial construction, additions, alterations, or changes of occupancy in unincorporated Polk County and the City of Falls City. ...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Tillamook County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (bas...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Umatilla County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (base...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Union County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based o...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Wasco County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based o...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Washington County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (ba...

Any new commercial construction, addition, alteration, or tenant improvement in unincorporated Washington County requires a commercial building permit from Washington County Building Services. Plans m...

Businesses constructing, remodeling, or altering commercial buildings in unincorporated Yamhill County must obtain a commercial building permit. Oregon uses the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (based...

Yamhill County Building Division requires a building permit for new commercial construction, tenant improvements, additions, and remodels in unincorporated areas and in the cities of Amity, Carlton, S...

Yamhill County requires an annual license for any facility operating as a commercial or hobby kennel. A commercial kennel is a facility operated as a business for boarding, breeding, buying, selling, ...

Lane County Animal Services requires a kennel license for any commercial dog boarding, training, or breeding facility located in unincorporated Lane County outside city limits and urban growth boundar...

Businesses in unincorporated Benton County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through th...

All signs in unincorporated Clackamas County are subject to Section 1010 of the Clackamas County Zoning and Development Ordinance (ZDO), which regulates sign type, size, height, illumination, and plac...

Businesses in unincorporated Clatsop County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through t...

Businesses in unincorporated Columbia County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through ...

Businesses in unincorporated Coos County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through thei...

Businesses in unincorporated Douglas County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through t...

Businesses in unincorporated Jackson County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through t...

Businesses in unincorporated Josephine County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through...

Lane County Planning Division requires a sign permit for the installation, alteration, or relocation of commercial signs in unincorporated areas. Lane Code Chapter 16 regulates sign size, height, illu...

Businesses in unincorporated Lincoln County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through t...

Businesses in unincorporated Linn County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through thei...

Businesses in unincorporated Malheur County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through t...

Businesses in unincorporated Marion County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through th...

Businesses in unincorporated Polk County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through thei...

Businesses in unincorporated Umatilla County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs through ...

Businesses in unincorporated Washington County installing, altering, or relocating exterior signage must obtain a sign permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate signs throug...

Klamath County Planning Division requires a site plan review for commercial and industrial development in unincorporated areas. Site plan review ensures that proposed development meets the standards o...

Businesses operating from a residence in unincorporated Marion County may require a conditional home occupation permit from the Marion County Planning Division. Home occupations are defined as any bus...

Benton County Community Development requires a conditional use permit (CUP) for certain business uses that are allowed in a zoning district only with special approval and conditions. In unincorporated...

Clackamas County Planning and Zoning requires a conditional use permit for land uses that are allowed in a zoning district only after review and approval. Common conditional uses include churches, sch...

Columbia County Land Development Services requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for land uses that are permitted in a zoning district only upon review and approval by the Planning Commission. Common...

Coos County Community Development Planning Program requires a conditional use permit for any business or land use that is not permitted outright in its zoning district but may be allowed subject to co...

Deschutes County requires a Conditional Use Permit for business activities that are not permitted outright in a given zoning district but may be allowed subject to conditions. Common conditional uses ...

Douglas County Planning Department requires a conditional use permit for any business or land use that is not permitted outright in its zoning district but may be allowed subject to conditions. In uni...

Jackson County requires a conditional use permit (Type II or Type III application) for commercial activities and business uses that are not outright permitted in a given zoning district but may be all...

Josephine County Planning Division requires a conditional use permit for any business or land use that is not permitted outright in its zoning district under the Rural Land Development Code (Title 19 ...

Klamath County requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for business activities that are not permitted outright in a given zoning district but may be allowed subject to conditions. The Klamath County P...

Lane County Planning Division requires a conditional use permit for land uses that are allowed in a zoning district only upon review and approval under Lane Code Chapter 16. Common conditional uses in...

Lincoln County Planning Division requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for any business or land use that is not permitted outright in its zoning district but may be allowed subject to conditions in ...

Linn County Planning & Building Department requires a conditional use permit for land uses that are allowed in a zoning district only upon review and approval under the Linn County Land Development Co...

Marion County Planning Division requires a conditional use permit for land uses that are allowed in certain zones only upon approval of specified conditions. Common conditional uses in unincorporated ...

Certain business uses in unincorporated Multnomah County require a Conditional Use Permit (Type III land use review) when the proposed use is listed as a conditional use in the applicable zoning distr...

Polk County Planning Division requires a conditional use permit for land uses that are allowed in certain zones only upon approval of specified conditions, as governed by Chapter 119 of the Polk Count...

Umatilla County requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for land uses that are allowed in a zone only under specific conditions set by the Planning Commission. Common conditional uses include home occ...

Certain land uses in unincorporated Washington County require a Conditional Use approval under the Community Development Code (CDC). Uses that may have significant impacts on surrounding properties — ...

Yamhill County Planning and Development requires a conditional use permit for land uses that are allowed in a zoning district only after review and approval. Common conditional uses in unincorporated ...

Businesses undertaking projects that make permanent changes to Multnomah County's right-of-way, including building or improving county roads, or projects with impacts near Willamette River bridges, mu...

Lane County levies a local vehicle registration fee on vehicles registered within the county, authorized under ORS 801.041. This fee applies to all businesses that register vehicles at addresses in La...

Washington County imposes a local vehicle registration fee on vehicles registered within the county, authorized by Ordinance 817 and effective July 1, 2018. The fee is $30 per year for most vehicles (...

Clackamas County requires Design Review for new commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily development in unincorporated areas. The Design Review Committee evaluates zoning compliance, sit...

Umatilla County requires Design Review for new construction, exterior modifications, and site improvements in designated commercial and industrial zones in unincorporated areas. The review ensures tha...

Josephine County Public Works Engineering Division requires a Driveway/Road Access Permit (also called a Facility Permit) for all new driveways or changes to an existing driveway within a county road ...

Marion County Public Works Engineering requires a driveway access (road approach) permit for any new or modified driveway connection to a county road. The permit covers the portion of the driveway wit...

Polk County Public Works requires a road approach (driveway access) permit for any new or modified driveway connection to a county road. The permit covers the portion of the driveway within the public...

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 374) and Deschutes County Code (DCC 12.28.050) require a driveway access permit whenever a driveway connects a public road under Deschutes County jurisdiction to private p...

Coos County Community Development Building Department issues electrical permits for all electrical work in unincorporated Coos County and all incorporated cities within the county except the City of L...

Douglas County Building Department issues electrical permits for all electrical work in unincorporated Douglas County, as required by the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code. This includes new commercial...

Lincoln County Planning & Development Building Division issues electrical permits for all electrical work in unincorporated Lincoln County. This includes new commercial electrical installations, servi...

Yamhill County Electric Division requires an electrical permit for all electrical installation, alteration, and repair work in unincorporated areas and in the cities of Amity, Carlton, Dayton, Dundee,...

An erosion control permit is required through Clean Water Services for construction activities that disturb the ground in Washington County. A DEQ 1200-CN permit is required for sites between 1 and 5 ...

Josephine County Planning Division requires an Erosion Control Plan for land development and construction activities in unincorporated areas that involve ground disturbance, grading, or vegetation rem...

Marion County Public Works requires an Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) permit for any construction activity inside the Stormwater Management Area (SWMA) that will expose at least one qu...

Lane County requires an erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) permit for construction and land development activities that disturb one acre or more in unincorporated areas. The permit is admi...

Benton County Public Works requires an Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) permit for any land-disturbing activity that disturbs 0.25 acres or more, or creates 0.25 acres or more of new impervious (sol...

Development projects in unincorporated Multnomah County that involve land disturbance, clearing, grading, or excavation must obtain an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit from the Multnomah County Lan...

Lane County allows farm stands on properties zoned for exclusive farm use (EFU) or forest under Oregon's farm use statutes and Lane Code Chapter 16. A farm stand selling produce grown on the same prop...

Marion County Planning Division regulates farm stands on Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) zoned land under MCC Chapter 17.136 and ORS 215.283. Farm stands selling crops and livestock grown on the farm or in t...

Film, video, or photo shoots on Multnomah County roads require a Film/Video Permit from the county Transportation Division. Depending on the nature of the shoot, additional permits and fees may apply....

Clackamas Fire District #1 Fire Marshal's Office provides fire code plans review and inspection services for all new commercial construction projects within the district. Commercial and residential de...

Clackamas Fire District #1 requires operational permits for businesses conducting hazardous activities including fireworks displays, fireworks sales, mobile food unit operations near structures, open ...

Businesses in unincorporated Lane County are served by local fire districts (including Lane Rural Fire/Rescue, Eugene-Springfield Fire, McKenzie Fire & Rescue, and others) that require operational per...

Commercial businesses in unincorporated Douglas County are subject to fire safety inspections conducted by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office through the local Field Deputy State Fire Marshal assi...

Jackson County Development Services Planning Division requires fire safety inspections for commercial and certain residential development proposals in unincorporated areas. The inspection evaluates fi...

Benton County Community Development requires a floodplain development permit for any construction, grading, filling, or other development activity within a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area (1...

Clackamas County requires a Floodplain Development Permit for most development activities within FEMA-designated floodplains in unincorporated areas. Development includes new construction, substantial...

Columbia County requires a Floodplain Development Permit before any construction, development, or substantial improvement within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as identified on FEMA Flood Insuranc...

Coos County Community Development requires a Floodplain Development Permit before any construction or development begins within a Special Flood Hazard Area (100-year floodplain) in unincorporated Coos...

Douglas County Planning Department requires a Floodplain Development Permit before any construction or development begins within a Special Flood Hazard Area (100-year floodplain) in unincorporated Dou...

Josephine County Planning Division requires a Floodplain Development Permit before any construction, grading, filling, or other development begins within a Special Flood Hazard Area (100-year floodpla...

Klamath County Planning Division requires a Floodplain Development Permit for any development, construction, filling, grading, or substantial improvement within a designated Special Flood Hazard Area ...

Lane County requires a floodplain development permit for any construction, improvement, grading, filling, or other development activity within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as mapped by FEMA in u...

Lincoln County Planning Division requires a Floodplain Development Permit before any construction or development begins within a Special Flood Hazard Area (100-year floodplain) in unincorporated Linco...

Linn County requires a floodplain development permit for any development activity within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as designated on FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Under Linn County Code Chap...

Polk County Planning Division administers the Floodplain Overlay Zone under Chapter 178 of the Polk County Zoning Ordinance and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A floodplain development pe...

Umatilla County requires a Floodplain Development Permit for any construction, substantial improvement, grading, fill, or other development activity on properties located within a FEMA-designated Spec...

Yamhill County Planning and Development requires a floodplain development permit for any development within the Floodplain Overlay District (Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance), including new constru...

All food carts, trailers, trucks, drive-through coffee stands, and kiosks operating in Multnomah County must obtain a food cart license from Multnomah County Environmental Health. License fees vary by...

Operators of food cart pods (outdoor areas hosting multiple food carts) in Multnomah County must obtain a pod license from Multnomah County Environmental Health. Pod operators are responsible for prov...

Clackamas County Environmental Health requires all restaurants, food carts, catering operations, bed & breakfasts, and other food service facilities to obtain and annually renew a food establishment l...

Lane County Environmental Health requires all restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to obtain and annually renew a food establishment license. Environmental H...

Marion County Environmental Health Services requires all restaurants, food carts, mobile food units, catering operations, and other food service facilities to obtain and annually renew a food establis...

Multnomah County Environmental Health requires all restaurants, food carts, catering operations, bed & breakfasts, and other food service facilities to obtain and annually renew a food establishment l...

Washington County Environmental Health licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, bed & breakfasts, commissaries, warehouses, and vending machines to ensure compliance with Or...

Baker County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ensure...

Benton County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to e...

Clatsop County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ensu...

Columbia County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ens...

Coos Health & Wellness, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ensure com...

Crook County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to en...

Curry County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ensure...

Deschutes County Environmental Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilitie...

Douglas County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ...

Gilliam County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ensu...

Grant County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to en...

Harney County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to e...

Hood River County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities ...

Jackson County Environmental Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service faci...

Jefferson County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to en...

Josephine County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to en...

Klamath County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ensu...

Lake County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ensure ...

Lincoln County Environmental Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities ...

Linn County Health Services, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ensur...

Malheur County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ...

Morrow County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to e...

Polk County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ens...

North Central Public Health District (NCPHD), operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service fa...

Tillamook County Community Health Center, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facili...

Umatilla County Health Department, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to...

Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD), operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facili...

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities in Wallowa County to ensure compliance with Oregon Food Sanitati...

North Central Public Health District, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities...

Wheeler County Public Health, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service facilities to ensu...

Yamhill County Health & Human Services, operating under delegation from the Oregon Health Authority, licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, catering operations, and other food service faciliti...

A grading permit is required in Washington County for any grading, filling, excavating, storage or disposal of soil or earth materials, or any other excavation or land-filling activity. In rural areas...

Clackamas County requires a grading permit for any grading, excavation, or filling activity that moves more than 50 cubic yards of material, exceeds one foot in depth (except for agricultural purposes...

Lane County requires a grading and excavation permit for any significant earth-moving activity in unincorporated areas, including land clearing, grading, filling, or excavation exceeding 50 cubic yard...

Facilities in Jackson County that store, use, or produce hazardous chemicals above threshold quantities must submit annual Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms (Tier II reports) to the Jac...

Linn County Planning & Building Department requires a conditional use permit for home occupations (in-home commercial activities) in unincorporated areas of the county. Under the Linn County Land Deve...

Benton County Community Development requires a home occupation permit for any business activity conducted from a residence in unincorporated areas of the county. The Benton County Development Code dis...

Businesses operating from a residence in unincorporated Clackamas County must obtain a home occupation permit from Planning and Zoning. The operator must reside full-time in the dwelling where the hom...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Clatsop County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their compr...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Columbia County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their comp...

Coos County Community Development Planning Program requires a home occupation permit for any business operated from a residence in unincorporated areas. Oregon ORS 215.448 governs home occupations in ...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Crook County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their compreh...

Deschutes County regulates four types of home occupations under DCC Section 18.116.280. Type 1 home occupations are permitted outright in most zones (except EFU and Forest zones) and do not require a ...

Douglas County Planning Department requires a home occupation permit for any business operated from a residence in unincorporated areas. Oregon ORS 215.448 governs home occupations in counties. Dougla...

Jackson County requires a Type I land use permit for home occupations conducted on non-resource zoned lands in unincorporated Jackson County. A home occupation is a business activity conducted as an a...

Josephine County Planning Division requires a home occupation permit for any business operated from a residence in unincorporated areas. Oregon ORS 215.448 governs home occupations in counties and est...

Klamath County regulates home-based businesses operating in unincorporated areas through its Land Development Code. The Planning Division offers two tracks: a Home Occupation Administrative Review for...

Businesses operating from a residence in unincorporated Lane County may require a home occupation permit from the Land Management Division. In farm or forest zones, a conditional use permit is require...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Lincoln County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their compr...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Linn County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their comprehe...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Malheur County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their compr...

Businesses operating from a residence in unincorporated Multnomah County must obtain a home occupation permit from the Land Use Planning office. Type A home occupations (minimal impact, no employees, ...

Polk County Planning Division regulates home-based businesses in unincorporated areas under Chapter 116 of the Polk County Zoning Ordinance. A home occupation is a lawful activity carried on within a ...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Tillamook County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their com...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Umatilla County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their comp...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Union County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their compreh...

Home-based businesses operating in unincorporated Wasco County must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the county planning department. Oregon counties regulate home occupations through their compreh...

Commercial business activity operated from a residence in unincorporated Washington County requires land use approval for a home occupation. Washington County distinguishes between Type I (minimal imp...

Yamhill County Planning and Development requires a home occupation permit for any business activity involving off-site sales, the manufacture of a product, or the provision of a service carried on by ...

Marion County Planning Division requires a conditional use permit for any kennel operation in unincorporated Marion County. Under Marion County Code (MCC) Chapter 17, a kennel is defined as any lot or...

Any person or business in Columbia County that keeps 10 or more dogs, or that breeds, boards, trains, or sells dogs, must obtain a kennel license from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office Animal Contr...

Deschutes County requires a kennel license for any person who houses four or more dogs primarily in a kennel. The license holder must comply with applicable land use laws if operating a commercial ken...

Linn County Code Title 5, Subtitle 3 (LCC 560.300-560.399) requires a kennel license for any person keeping between five and twenty dogs for herding, hobby breeding, exhibition, or hunting purposes. L...

Washington County Animal Services requires a kennel license for any facility that houses four or more dogs. The kennel license is issued in lieu of individual dog licenses and costs $225 per year. All...

Jackson County Codified Ordinances Chapter 844 requires a kennel permit for any person owning or operating a kennel in Jackson County. Kennel types include commercial breeder kennels (USDA-inspected a...

Klamath County Planning Division requires a land partition application for dividing a parcel of land into two or three lots in unincorporated areas. Under the Klamath County Land Development Code and ...

Polk County Planning Division requires a land partition application for any division of a parcel into two or three lots in unincorporated Polk County. Partitions are governed by the Polk County Zoning...

Columbia County requires approval from the Planning Division before partitioning (dividing) land into two or three parcels in unincorporated areas. The Columbia County Subdivision and Partitioning Ord...

Douglas County Planning Department requires approval for any partition of land into two or three parcels in unincorporated areas, as governed by Oregon ORS 92 and the Douglas County Land Use and Devel...

Linn County Planning & Building Department requires a land partition permit for the division of a parcel of land into two or three lots within one calendar year in unincorporated areas. Under Oregon l...

Marion County Planning Division requires a partition application for dividing a parcel of land into two or three lots within a calendar year in unincorporated Marion County. Land partitions are govern...

Umatilla County requires a Land Partition permit for dividing a parcel of land into two or three lots in unincorporated areas. Type II partitions apply to non-resource land (residential, commercial, i...

Clackamas County imposes a local vehicle registration fee of $60 per year on vehicles registered or kept in the county. This fee was approved by the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners and is coll...

Hotels, motels, RV parks, organizational camps, and other traveler accommodation facilities in Multnomah County must obtain an annual lodging facility license from Multnomah County Environmental Healt...

Deschutes County requires a placement permit for the installation of manufactured dwellings (mobile homes and manufactured homes) on properties in unincorporated areas. This permit covers the siting, ...

Cannabis cultivation businesses in unincorporated Multnomah County must register with the county Land Use Planning office before the state (OLCC) can issue a production license. The registration verif...

A county land use permit is required before operating a marijuana production, processing, or retail facility in unincorporated Clackamas County. Marijuana production permits are processed as Type I (a...

A land use application is required for any new marijuana production, processing, testing, or retail business in unincorporated Washington County. The Washington County Community Development Code (CDC)...

Cannabis production, processing, and retail businesses in unincorporated Lane County must obtain a Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) from the Lane County Land Management Division before the OLCC...

Jackson County requires a Type 1 land use permit for commercial marijuana production (recreational or medical) in excess of ten plants in unincorporated areas, regulated by Land Development Ordinance ...

Lincoln County Planning & Development Building Division issues mechanical permits for all HVAC, boiler, refrigeration, and mechanical system work in unincorporated Lincoln County. This includes new co...

Linn County Planning & Building Department requires a mechanical permit for the installation, alteration, or replacement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fuel-burning e...

A mechanical permit is required for the installation, alteration, or replacement of HVAC systems, ductwork, refrigeration equipment, boilers, and other mechanical systems in commercial or residential ...

Yamhill County Building Division requires separate mechanical and plumbing permits for HVAC installation, commercial kitchen exhaust systems, boilers, refrigeration systems, plumbing fixtures, gas pip...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Baker County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Baker County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local pro...

Benton County Environmental Health requires all mobile food units (food trucks, food carts, trailers) to obtain an annual license before operating within the county. Oregon classifies mobile food unit...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Benton County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Benton County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local p...

Clackamas County Public Health requires all mobile food units (food carts and food trucks) operating in unincorporated Clackamas County to be licensed under Oregon's Food Sanitation Rules. A Public He...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Clackamas County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Clackamas County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed l...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Clatsop County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Clatsop County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Columbia County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Columbia County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed loc...

Coos Health & Wellness Environmental Health requires an annual license for all mobile food units (food trucks, trailers, and pushcarts) operating in Coos County. A license is required to offer prepare...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Coos County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Coos County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local progr...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Crook County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Crook County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local pro...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Curry County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Curry County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local pro...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Deschutes County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Deschutes County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed l...

Douglas County Environmental Health requires an annual retail food license for mobile food trucks, trailers, and pushcarts operating in unincorporated Douglas County. The license expires on December 3...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Douglas County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Douglas County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Grant County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Grant County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local pro...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Harney County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Harney County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local p...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Hood River County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Hood River County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed...

Jackson County Environmental Public Health Division licenses and inspects mobile food units (food trucks, hot dog carts, coffee stands, and other mobile vendors) for compliance with food safety regula...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Jackson County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Jackson County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Jefferson County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Jefferson County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed l...

Josephine County Environmental Health requires an annual license for mobile food units (food trucks, trailers, carts, and other mobile vendors) operating in unincorporated Josephine County. Mobile foo...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Josephine County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Josephine County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed l...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Klamath County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Klamath County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Lake County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Lake County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local progr...

Lane County Environmental Health requires all mobile food units (food trucks, food carts, trailers, and mobile coffee stands) operating in unincorporated Lane County to obtain an annual food service l...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Lane County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Lane County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local progr...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Lincoln County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Lincoln County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local...

Linn County Environmental Health requires all mobile food units, commissaries, warehouses, and vending operations to obtain an annual license. Mobile food units include food carts, food trucks, and an...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Linn County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Linn County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local progr...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Malheur County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Malheur County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Marion County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Marion County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local p...

Marion County Environmental Health Services licenses and inspects mobile food units (food trucks, food carts, and mobile vendors) operating in the county under ORS 624. A mobile unit is defined as any...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Morrow County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Morrow County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local p...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Multnomah County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Multnomah County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed l...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Polk County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Polk County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local progr...

Polk County Environmental Health Division licenses and inspects mobile food units (food trucks, food carts, and mobile vendors) operating in the county under ORS 624 and Oregon Food Sanitation Rules (...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Tillamook County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Tillamook County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed l...

Umatilla County Health Department requires a food service license for all mobile food units (food trucks, food trailers, food carts) operating in Umatilla County. Mobile units must complete a plan rev...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Umatilla County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Umatilla County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed loc...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Union County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Union County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local pro...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Wallowa County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Wallowa County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Wasco County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Wasco County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local pro...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Washington County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Washington County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed...

Yamhill County Environmental Health requires all mobile food units (food trucks, food carts) to be licensed before operating within the county. There are four classes of mobile food units in Oregon (C...

Food trucks, food carts, and mobile food vendors operating in Yamhill County must obtain a Mobile Food Unit License from the Yamhill County Health Department (or Oregon Health Authority-licensed local...

Washington County requires a motor carrier trip permit for operating vehicles that exceed legal size and/or weight limits on county roads. The permit authorizes one trip on a set route and is active f...

Motor vehicle rental businesses located in Multnomah County, or businesses based elsewhere that offer pickups or deliveries within the county, must register and collect a 17% tax on all motor vehicle ...

Clackamas County requires a Multiple Dog License for any owner who keeps more than one dog. The license requires either an inspection certification from a licensed Oregon veterinarian or a county insp...

Businesses in unincorporated Clackamas County applying for an Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) liquor license or marijuana license must obtain a Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) sig...

Yamhill County Planning and Development must provide a Local Government Recommendation for all new OLCC (Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission) liquor license applications, license renewals, and speci...

Benton County Environmental Health requires an installation permit for any new on-site sewage disposal (septic) system in unincorporated areas of the county. Before obtaining the installation permit, ...

Coos County Community Development administers the On-Site Septic Program, providing full-service permitting, inspections, and technical support for the design, installation, and maintenance of septic ...

Klamath County Community Development Septic/On-Site Division requires a permit for the installation, alteration, or repair of any on-site sewage disposal system in unincorporated areas without public ...

Lincoln County's Onsite Waste Management Division within Planning & Development administers the on-site septic program, providing permitting, inspections, and technical support for the design, install...

Linn County Environmental Health requires a construction/installation permit for any new on-site sewage disposal (septic) system or major repair/alteration of an existing system. This applies to both ...

Yamhill County Sanitation Division requires permits for on-site sewage disposal (septic) systems in unincorporated areas not served by municipal sewer. This includes site evaluation permits, construct...

Umatilla County Health Department requires a construction permit for installation of any new on-site sewage disposal system (septic system) in unincorporated Umatilla County. This includes standard se...

Marion County Public Works Engineering requires an on-site stormwater discharge permit for any connection to a storm drain sewer, drainageway, or water line within a public right-of-way or county ease...

Businesses in unincorporated Columbia County that are not connected to a community sewer system must obtain an On-Site Wastewater permit from Columbia County Land Development Services before installin...

Douglas County requires a Construction-Installation Permit for installing or modifying a septic system on any property in unincorporated Douglas County. This applies to businesses that need on-site wa...

Marion County Building Inspection Division administers the onsite sewage disposal (septic) program under Oregon DEQ rules (OAR 340-071). Any business located in unincorporated Marion County that is no...

Polk County Environmental Health Division administers the onsite wastewater treatment program under Oregon DEQ rules (OAR 340-071). Any business located in unincorporated Polk County that is not conne...

Lane County requires permits for the installation, alteration, or repair of onsite sewage disposal systems (septic systems) in unincorporated areas not served by public sewer. The Lane County Onsite P...

Washington County Environmental Health requires permits for the installation of new onsite sewage disposal (septic) systems and for the repair or alteration of existing systems, septic tanks, or drain...

In unincorporated Deschutes County where public sewer is not available, businesses must obtain an onsite wastewater treatment system permit for any new construction, system expansion, or repair of sep...

Benton County Environmental Health requires an annual license for organizational camps (youth camps, retreat centers, outdoor education facilities) operating within the county. Oregon law (OAR 333-030...

Businesses in unincorporated Deschutes County that need to conduct outdoor debris burning must obtain a burn permit from their local fire district. In areas served by Deschutes Rural Fire Protection D...

Jackson County Roads Department requires a transportation permit any time over-dimensional vehicles or loads are moved on county roads. Legal maximum dimensions without a permit are: width 8'6", heigh...

The Deschutes County Road Department requires an Oversized Load Moving Permit for transporting oversized loads on roads under county jurisdiction. The permit authorizes the use of specific county road...

Lincoln County Public Works requires a Perform Operations Permit for any activity within the county road right-of-way, including installation, repair, and replacement of utilities, special events such...

Jackson County Building Division requires a plumbing permit for any new plumbing installation or remodel of existing plumbing in unincorporated areas and contracted cities (Butte Falls, Gold Hill, Jac...

Lincoln County Planning & Development Building Division issues plumbing permits for all plumbing work in unincorporated Lincoln County. This includes new commercial plumbing installations, water heate...

Linn County Planning & Building Department requires a plumbing permit for the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems in commercial buildings in unincorporated areas. This includes wat...

A plumbing permit is required for the installation, alteration, or repair of any plumbing system in commercial or residential buildings in unincorporated Washington County. This includes water supply ...

Multnomah County voters approved the Preschool for All personal income tax in November 2020, effective January 1, 2021. Employers with employees working in Multnomah County must withhold the PFA tax f...

Businesses that operate or are served by a public water system in Columbia County are subject to drinking water quality monitoring and compliance requirements administered by Columbia County Public He...

Jackson County Drinking Water Program administers and enforces public drinking water quality standards for the 200+ public water systems that use groundwater and serve a population of 3,300 or less. B...

Josephine County Environmental Health administers and enforces public drinking water quality standards for over 150 public drinking water systems that use groundwater and serve a population of 3,300 o...

Douglas County Environmental Health oversees public drinking water systems in unincorporated areas. Businesses that operate a public water system (serving 4 or more connections or 10 or more people fo...

Benton County Health Department requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hotels, mo...

Clackamas County Public Health is required by Oregon law to license and inspect all public swimming pools, spas, wading pools, and fountains in the county. Facilities at hotels, motels, apartment comp...

Clatsop County Public Health requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hotels, motel...

Coos Health & Wellness requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hotels, motels, fit...

Deschutes County Environmental Health requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hote...

Douglas County Health Department requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hotels, m...

Jackson County Environmental Public Health requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at...

Josephine County Public Health requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hotels, mot...

Klamath County Public Health requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hotels, motel...

Lane County Environmental Health licenses and inspects all public swimming pools, spas, wading pools, and water attractions in the county under ORS 448. Facilities at hotels, motels, apartment complex...

Lincoln County Environmental Health requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hotels...

Linn County Health Services requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hotels, motels...

Marion County Environmental Health Services licenses and inspects public swimming pools and spas in the county under ORS 448. Facilities at hotels, motels, apartment complexes with more than four unit...

Multnomah County Environmental Health requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction. Facilities considered 'public' include those associated with more ...

Umatilla County Health Department requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hotels, ...

Washington County Environmental Health licenses and inspects over 660 public swimming pools, spas, wading pools, and bathhouses in the county. Under ORS 448, any public pool or spa must obtain an annu...

Yamhill County Health & Human Services requires an annual license for any public swimming pool, spa, wading pool, or water attraction per ORS 448.015. Facilities considered public include those at hot...

Polk County Environmental Health Division licenses and inspects public swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and other aquatic facilities operating in the county under ORS 448 and OAR 333 Division 60. Any b...

Deschutes County requires a permit any time work is performed inside the county right-of-way. This includes utility installation, repair, or maintenance; road cuts; trenching; and any other excavation...

Businesses operating a public or semi-public swimming pool, spa, or hot tub in Columbia County must obtain a license from Columbia County Public Health under the Food, Pool, and Lodging Licenses and S...

A right-of-way access permit is required from Washington County Land Use & Transportation to establish or modify an access point (driveway, road approach) between private property and a county road. T...

Douglas County Public Works requires a Right-of-Way Activity Permit for any citizen, organization, contractor, utility, or agency conducting construction, maintenance, or special activity within the c...

A general right-of-way construction permit is required from Washington County for any work performed within the county road right-of-way, including drainage upgrades, sewer connections, new sidewalk c...

Yamhill County Public Works requires a right-of-way permit for any construction, excavation, utility installation, or other activity conducted within the county public right-of-way, per Yamhill County...

Jackson County Roads Department requires an encroachment permit before placing or installing private facilities in the county road right-of-way on a long-term basis. Common business scenarios include ...

Linn County Road Department requires a right-of-way encroachment permit for any work within or access to a county road right-of-way. This includes constructing new driveway approaches, installing util...

Businesses and property owners needing to construct, modify, or use Multnomah County public right-of-way must obtain a Right-of-Way Permit. This includes commercial driveway access (new or altered), s...

Lane County Public Works requires a right-of-way utility permit for any work within a county road right-of-way, including installing or repairing underground utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, te...

Marion County Public Works Engineering requires a work-in-the-right-of-way permit for any construction or reconstruction of structures within a county public right-of-way. This includes storm drainage...

Lincoln County Public Works requires an Access Permit for any work associated with adding a new driveway access or changing the use of an existing access on a county road in unincorporated Lincoln Cou...

Umatilla County Public Works/Road Department requires a permit for any new driveway, road approach, or private road crossing connecting to a county road. This applies to commercial and residential pro...

Any business or developer constructing a new road, driveway, or access point connecting to a Columbia County road must obtain a Road Approach (Access) Permit from the Columbia County Public Works Road...

Jackson County Roads Department requires a Road Approach (Driveway) permit before modifying or making a new connection to a county road right-of-way. Common business scenarios requiring this permit in...

Coos County Road Department requires a permit for any work within county road right-of-way, including driveway approaches, utility installations, road cuts, signage placement, and any construction or ...

Benton County Public Works requires a road approach permit for any new or modified driveway, access point, or entrance connecting to a county road. This permit is triggered when constructing a new com...

Clackamas County requires a road approach permit to construct or substantially alter any entry, driveway, approach road, culvert, ditch, or other facility on a county right-of-way. This applies to new...

Lane County Public Works requires a road approach permit for any new or modified driveway, access point, or private road connection to a county road in unincorporated Lane County. This applies to new ...

Josephine County Public Works Engineering Division requires a Road Encroachment Permit when private facilities are proposed to be constructed within a county road right-of-way. This includes fences, s...

Linn County Road Department requires a road use permit for heavy vehicle operations on county roads that may cause damage to the road surface, including logging trucks, heavy equipment hauling, and co...

Lincoln County requires a license for businesses operating as secondhand dealers, junk dealers, or wrecking yards. The license is issued by the Lincoln County Clerk's Office after approval by the Boar...

Linn County Code Title 7, Chapter 710 requires a license for secondhand dealers and junk dealers operating within the county. Secondhand dealers include businesses that buy, sell, or trade used mercha...

Clackamas County regulates the installation, repair, and maintenance of on-site septic and wastewater systems for properties not served by a community sewer system. A site evaluation and permit are re...