In-person services at Development Services Center reduced to two days a week, starting in November
Due to staff shortages and limited customer traffic, in-person services at the Development Services Center at 1900 SW 4th Ave. are limited to Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays 8 a.m. to noon, for at least six months starting Nov. 1, 2023. Please call 311 or 503-823-7300 for more information.
Permitting Corrections Process and DevHub are Changing on December 7th, 2023
On Thursday, Dec. 7, DevHub will be updated with new technology to better streamline and improve our users' experience. The new corrections process will allow you to upload corrections to our permitting portal. We encourage you to check out our online permitting help tools for our updated DevHub.
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.
503-823-7300Our front desk team will be available to answer Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of those hours.
The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings, each for a four-year term, on the Design Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply.
The City of Portland seeks two people to each serve a three-year term on the Electrical Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, Dec. 10.
The River Community Advisory Committee is a citizen advisory body comprised of six members who represent a variety of interests relating to floating structures. It assists with the development of procedures and administrative guidelines for implementing city code relating to floating structures.
