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

503-823-7300

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

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BDSOutreach YouTube Channel

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Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

BHR providing outreach and recruitment services

Program

Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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

News

Have questions about development permits and zoning? Schedule a free 15-minute virtual appointment with an expert

News Article

April 19, 2021 8:00 am

A new service offered by the Bureau of Development Services and other permitting bureaus provides free 15-minute virtual appointments with planners, reviewers and permit staff to answer basic questions about development projects.

Got Questions? Schedule a free 15-minute appointment with building permit and zoning experts at portland.gov/bds/15-min.

New online tools illustrate the performance of Portland’s building permit system

News Article

April 16, 2021 7:00 am

The Bureau of Development Services is unveiling a suite of tools to provide real-time information about the City of Portland’s building permit processes, the types of reviews permits go through before they are issued, and the roles of the City and applicant at different stages.

This is a screen shot of the Portland Permit Metric Dashboard that illustrates the performance of the city's building permit system across key metrics.

Proposed fee changes for the Bureau of Development Services, effective July 1, 2021

News Article

April 15, 2021 10:00 am

The Bureau of Development Services is proposing fee increases across most of its services, effective July 1, 2021.

Customers with residential permits can now look up inspection times on Portland Maps

News Article

April 15, 2021 7:40 am

Customers with residential (1-2 family) building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits can view their scheduled inspection times on the day of inspection in a new online system that is easier and more accessible.

More news and notices

Upcoming Events

4/26/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing

April 26, 2021

1:30 pm

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3:00 pm

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

4/29/21 - STATE OF THE CITY - Design Commission

Public Hearing

April 29, 2021

2:00 pm

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3:00 pm

The State of the City is a once a year event hosted by City Council.

4/29/21 - STATE OF THE CITY - Historic Landmarks Commission

Public Hearing

April 29, 2021

3:00 pm

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4:00 pm

The State of the City is a once a year event hosted by City Council.

5/6/21 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing

May 6, 2021

1:30 pm

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5:45 pm

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

5/10/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing

May 10, 2021

1:30 pm

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5:45 pm

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

More events

Past Meetings and Hearings

2021

April

April 22, 2021 4/22/21 - Design Commission Hearing - Special Date (Public Hearing)
April 15, 2021 4/15/21 - Design Commission Hearing (Public Hearing)
April 15, 2021 Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public Meeting)
April 12, 2021 4/12/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)

March

March 22, 2021 3/22/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)

More past meetings and hearings

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