Fees for application and license
| Type | Application Fee | License Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Retail, Wholesaler, Producer/Processor | $595.00 | $3,970.00 |
| Retail Courier, Micro Wholesaler, Micro Producer Tier 1 or Tier 2 | $240.00 | $1,135.00 |
Please see a complete list of fees in the document below.
Cannabis Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2025
New license applications
Marijuana Regulatory License Application: Log in or create an account on Civic Portal to apply for a license to produce, process, and sell cannabis and cannabis products.
Log in or create an account here on Civic Portal
OLCC Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) Form: The city uses this form to determine if a land use proposal is in line with local government land use plans and regulations.
License renewal applications
When it’s time to renew:
- Log in to your Civic Portal account
- Locate your license on the My Records tab
- Click on the link in the Action column
PLEASE NOTE: For updates or changes, you must submit an amendment before renewing your license. Similarly, if you are planning to enroll in the Deferred Payment Program or License Fee Reduction Program, you are required to submit requests before submitting your renewal application.
Temporary closures
If you intend to temporarily close your business for 30-days or more, please submit a temporary closure form through the Civic Portal, under the Cannabis tab.
Licenses under temporary closure are still required to remain in compliance with all City of Portland regulations.
Reduced fee program
Do you have a small cannabis business? Have staff or owners been impacted by cannabis convictions? Contract with vendors on Oregon's Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Emerging Small Business (MWESB) list? If you answered "yes" to any of the questions, you may be eligible for our Reduced Fee Program, which includes a reduction in permit fees. Log in to your Civic Portal account and apply.
Deadline extension and deferred payment applications
- Deadline Extension Request: Log in to your Civic Portal account and apply for a deadline extension. If you are not granted an extension, your deadline remains your original deadline. Get instructions on how to submit a deadline extension request.
- Deferred Payment Plan Request: Log in to your Civic Portal account to request payment deferral for your license fee.
Please note there are new guidelines regarding the Deferred Payment Program and Change of Ownership. If approved for a deferred payment, and an application is submitted for a change of ownership of the location, the full license balance will need to be paid prior to change of ownership being approved.
Please refer to the Cannabis Administrative Guidelines for additional information.
Administrative Review
Resources
Map Showing Medical Dispensaries, Marijuana Retailers, and K-12 Schools: Portland City Code 14B.130 requires Medical Dispensaries and Marijuana Retailers to be at least 1,000 feet from K-12 schools.
The map ONLY shows locations for which the Cannabis Program has received an application for a Medical Dispensary or Marijuana Retailer, as well as K-12 schools. This map is NOT updated in real time.
There may be schools, Medical Dispensaries, or Marijuana Retailers that are licensed or whose applications are under review that are not shown on this map.
Applicants CANNOT and SHOULD NOT rely on this map for verification that a Medical Dispensary or Marijuana Retailer location is further than 1,000 feet from a school.
You can also access the Cannabis Application Map on the GIS map app.
City, state, and federal rules and regulations for cannabis businesses.Visit Cannabis Businesses: Education, Tools, and Rules
Marijuana taxes: The State of Oregon is responsible for collecting BOTH the 17% State tax AND the 3% City tax on Adult-use marijuana sales. Visit the City of Portland Marijuana Tax.