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Inspectors to wear masks for indoor inspections, maintain social distancing

In accordance with updated public health guidelines and consistent with city policy, Bureau of Development Services inspectors will wear masks for all in-person inspections of indoor occupied properties and maintain at least six feet social distancing at all times, until further notice.

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You'll find pages on our new website and on our old website as we work on moving content to our new website. For Development Services information not yet migrated, visit our old website. BDS City employees may also visit the Employee Portal to find employee forms and resources.

Development Services (BDS)

Bureau/Office

The Bureau of Development Services (BDS) promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.

Location

Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov

Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with detailed information.

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Featured content

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Apply or Pay for Building Permits, Trade Permits and Zoning Permits

Information

Check Permit Status: Daily Requests, Permits in Review and Pre-issuance List

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15-Minute Question Appointments: Free Building Permit and Zoning Help

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Guide

How to Fill Out a Building Permit Application- A Step-by-Step Guide

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Report a Violation and Check the Status of a Reported Violation

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Information

Today's Residential Inspections

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Apply for Land Use Reviews and Final Plat Applications

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Guide

Do You Need a Permit for Your Commercial Construction Project?

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Guide

Do You Need a Permit for Your Home Repair or Home Remodeling Project?

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

Home under construction

Project

Permitting Improvement

A colorful, multi-story commercial building on the East end of the Burnside Bridge

Program

Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Program

Empowered Communities Program

A house with solar panels on the roof and greenery in the yard

Program

Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Development

Many houses along the side of the street, with cars parked in front

Program

Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

Multi-story building in St. Johns neighborhood with retail and housing

Program

Zoning and Land Use

News

Now available! Development permits and land use reviews research tool

News Article

October 27, 2021 1:40 pm

Research building permits and new development projects online. Get information about commercial permits, facility permits, land use reviews and residential permits now. Metro reports are now available in Portland Maps. Search, filter and sort data and quickly create customized permits reports.

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No administrative appeals considered during week after Thanksgiving, Christmas 2021

News Article

September 16, 2021 2:26 pm

There will not be a Weekly Administrative Appeals meeting during the weeks of November 29 and December 27, 2021.

Events

12/2/21 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing

December 2, 2021

1:30 pm

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2:30 pm

Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

12/9/21 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda - Special Date

Public Hearing

December 9, 2021

1:30 pm

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6:00 pm

Special Date

12/13/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing

December 13, 2021

1:30 pm

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2:15 pm

Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

Public Meeting

December 16, 2021

8:00 am

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10:00 am

Available Online

This is the regular meeting of the Development Review Advisory Committee, held on the third Thursday of each month.

Past Meetings and Hearings

November 22, 2021 – 11/22/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing AgendaPublic Hearing

November 18, 2021 – 11/18/21 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda Public Hearing

November 18, 2021 – Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)Public Meeting

November 8, 2021 – 11/8/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda - CancelledPublic Hearing

November 4, 2021 – 11/4/21 - Design Commission Hearing AgendaPublic Hearing

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