A recent scamming effort has targeted applicants to city land use decisions, infrastructure projects, and other city business with illegitimate fee collection requests. Be wary of fee requests in excess of what Molalla City Staff has conveyed to you and reach out to our staff directly if you receive any payment requests that look suspicious. The City will NEVER request a wire payment.
Business License renewals start in November. An invoice will be sent to all Business License holder’s mailing addresses and emails on file. If you need to update your information, please see the Business License Application on our website, and select “Update your License Information” on the application.
A Home Occupation Permit is required for any business activity carried out on a residential property, including Farm Stands.
For example, a car detailing company that you drive to the client's location but your base of operations (bills, taxes, desk, parking your work vehicle) would be at your residence. You may not do your "work" at your residence, but your company is based there.
Farm Stands are allowed under the Home Occupation Permit. This Ordinance was passed on 9/9/2026 and will become effective on 10/9/2026. The city will begin accepting Farm Stand permits on 10/9/2026.
Review our submission guide to understand the process.
Complete the digital form below.
Note: Once application is reviewed you will receive an email with payment instructions.
We review for zoning compliance.
Typical review time is 4 weeks.
Once you receive your approved Home Occupation Permit, you can apply for a Business License.
Contact the Community Development Department. We're here to help.
Phone503-759-0205
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LocationMolalla Civic Center 315 Kennel Avenue Molalla, OR 97038
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Hours Mon. 8am - 4:30pm Tue. 8am - 4:30pm Wed. 8am - 4:30pm Thur. 8am - 4:30pm Friday's by appointment only.
Dan ZinderPlanning Manager