We’ve designed this handbook to introduce current and prospective landowners to life in rural Multnomah County. The issues to be considered in owning rural land are varied, and newcomers are often surprised by the complexity of managing rural property. Use this website (or download the handbook) as a resource as you manage your land. Whether your goals are for recreational enjoyment or to make use of your land for a myriad of agricultural activities, this guide can be the first stop to find answers to the many questions or concerns you might have.
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Living a rural lifestyle is a wonderful experience and will give you ample opportunity to engage in a host of activities not generally available to our city cousins. If you have a desire to raise some sheep, ride horses, or plant an orchard, you will have that chance. While a rural lifestyle is definitely not for everyone, it has a certain appeal for many and may be a rewarding experience. Sometimes during the quest for a rural lifestyle the focus becomes blurred toward the idyllic view of country life. There is more involved than the scenic picture of rolling farmland.
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