Guides
Oregon guides
Start with the statewide rule, then follow the city, county, district, parcel, or agency branch that changes the answer.
Home and property
Land, water, wells, septic, farm context, permits, and local records.
Guide
Water rights
OWRD water-right basics, exempt uses, wells, irrigation, records, and the local watermaster step.
Checklist
Private wells and septic
Separate water rights from water quality, then check well testing, construction records, septic permits, and county contacts.
Guide
Urban growth boundaries
Understand why Oregon land use starts with city UGBs, rural zoning, exception areas, services, and local plans.
Explainer
Right to farm
A rural-property guide to Oregon farm and forest protections, expectations, and local due diligence.
Taxes and vehicles
Vehicle paperwork, tax exceptions, and location-dependent lodging rules.
Guide
Vehicle registration and title fees
DMV fee tiers, county vehicle fees, EV and OReGO lines, plates, title timing, and insurance paths.
Explainer
No general sales tax
Oregon does not have a general sales tax, but vehicle use tax, lodging tax, local income taxes, and business taxes still need attention.
Guide
Transient lodging tax
State lodging tax, local lodging tax, platforms, quarterly filing, and the city/county rate check.
Coast and wildfire
Coastal access and permits, hazard maps, restrictions, smoke, and day-of checks.
Guide
Coastal permits and hazards
Beach, dune, erosion, tsunami, ocean-shore, DOGAMI, DLCD, OPRD, and local permit checks.
Guide
Oregon Coast
Trip and property checks for beaches, dunes, tides, tsunami maps, erosion, public access, and coastal communities.
Guide
Wildfire readiness
Restrictions, evacuation alerts, defensible space, smoke, access, insurance handoffs, and current agency updates.
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