Development Services Center
1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
COVID-19 Risk Level for Multnomah County: High Risk
Development Services (BDS)
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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Development Services
503-823-7300
Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with detailed information.
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News
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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.
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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.
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The Bureau of Development Services is proposing fee increases across most of its services, effective July 1, 2021.
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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.
Upcoming Events
The public is invited to provide comment on proposed revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.29 regarding refunds of development review, sewer connection, and lateral repair permit fees and charges.
Public Hearing
Public Hearing
Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
Public Hearing
The State of the City is a once a year event hosted by City Council.
Public Hearing
The State of the City is a once a year event hosted by City Council.
Past Meetings and Hearings
- 4/15/21 - Design Commission Hearing (Public Hearing)
- Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public Meeting)
- 4/12/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)
- 3/22/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda (Public Hearing)
- Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public Meeting)
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