Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.
We're open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We accept in-person visits Tuesday to Thursday at City Hall. For more information about how to connect with us either in person or remotely, please see our contact information on our homepage or visit our contact information webpage.
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted new administrative rules effective January 11, 2024.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to the following administrative rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days before adoption: ARA 13.05 and Appendix B of ARA 13.
Public notice
The City of Portland Elections Office will host learning sessions for prospective candidates in person and online.
Newsletter
The City Auditor adopts the following interim administrative rule, effective December 5, 2023, and for a period of not more than 180 days: Appendix B for ARA 13.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted the following administrative rules: ARA 13.01, 13.02, 13.03, 13.04, and Appendix A of ARA 13, all effective 12/5/2023.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office proposes updates to the following administrative rules, which are available for public comment for thirty days before adoption: ARA 13.01, 13.02, 13.03, 13.04, 13.05, and Appendix A of ARA 13.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office has adopted a new administrative rule relating to election of candidates, effective November 1, 2023.
Public notice
The City Auditor’s Office proposes the creation of a new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for at least thirty days before adoption: ARA 16.01 Election of Candidates.
Public notice
We are delighted to announce the release of our comprehensive Candidate Guide for the November 2024 City election.
Updated News article
2023 Fourth Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
Press release
2023 Third Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
Press release
2023 Second Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
Updated Press release
2023 First Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
Press release
On April 19, 2023, the Portland City Council voted to pass amendments to City Code Chapter 2.08, Elections Code. Among other changes to the city's voting system, these changes will implement ranked-choice voting for the November, 5, 2024 General Election.
Updated News article
Lobbyist Registration Program: ShotSpotter not found in violation
Press release
Notice of Receipt of Ballot Title
Public notice
2022 Fourth Quarter disclosures for City lobbying, political consultants, and City official business calendars are now available for the public to view. Highlights are included below.
Press release
Allegation substantiated against Portland Accountability PAC for violating City campaign finance regulations
Press release
Auditor’s Office finds no violation of City contribution limits for Rene for Portland on reconsideration.
Press release
Auditor’s Office finds no violation for Rene for Portland postcard disclosures.
Press release
See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.