Multnomah County Vector Control regulates specified animals in the City of Portland. This includes the following:

Specified Animals

Bees and livestock, including:

• chickens
• pigeons
• turkeys
• geese
• cows
• horses
• mules
• burros
• donkeys
• cattle
• sheep
• goats
• pigs
• rabbits
• llamas

Wild or Predatory Animals

Any animal which is of a wild or predatory nature, and which because of its size, vicious nature or other characteristics would constitute an unreasonable danger to human life or property. Therefore, ostriches, emus, peacocks, pheasants, llamas and bison will now be required to obtain a specified animal facility permit.

Permits

Not Required:

• If you have a combination of three or fewer ducks, chickens, rabbits, doves, pigeons or pygmy goats in a residential or commercial setting.
• For licensed public zoos or other accredited and recognized animal care facilities.

Required:

If you have more than three of those animals or one of any other animal mentioned, you must apply for a permit. The issuance of the permit is dependant on how closely your facility adheres to the City of Portland's criteria.

• City of Portland Regulations
• Application: English | Spanish
• Bees or pigeons petition form: English | Spanish
• Regulations for facilities, download application here: English | Spanish

Fees:

• Beehives: $12
• All other animal permits: $31

Complaints

To make a specified animal complaint, please call 503-988-3464.

Dogs and Cats

For animal complaints regarding dogs and cats—including barking dogs—and complaints regarding exotic animals; or if you are in imminent danger from a roaming animal, call Multnomah County Animal Services at 503-988-7387.