First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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The Bureau of Development Services will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The Permit Center lobby at 1900 SW Fourth Ave. will be closed. You can still apply for most permits online 24/7 through Development Hub PDX.
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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