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Development Services (BDS)

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The Bureau of Development Services (BDS) promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.
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Apply or Pay for Building Permits, Trade Permits and Zoning Permits

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

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Report a Code Violation and Check the Status of a Reported Code Violation

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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?

Contact

Contact

Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7300Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with detailed information.
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Location

Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland , OR 97201
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Access to the Permit Center lobby at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue is by appointment only.
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Permitting Improvement

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Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Empowered Communities Program

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Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Development

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Zoning and Land Use

Events

2/3/22 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda

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

2/10/22 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda - SPECIAL DATE

Public Hearing
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2/14/22- Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

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

Lunch & Learn: Historic Resource Regulations Changing March 1, 2022

Community Event
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Available Online
This free virtual session will provide more information on the Historic Resource Regulations Changing March 1, 2022. The meeting will be recorded. Registration is not required.
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Past Meetings and Hearings

– 1/27/22 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda - Special DatePublic Hearing

– 1/25/22 - Design Commission RetreatPublic Hearing

– 2021 Permitting Audit Follow‐Up Work SessionCouncil Work Session

– 1/24/22- Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing AgendaPublic Hearing

– 1/20/22 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda Public Hearing

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