Development Services

The Bureau of Development Services promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.

Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201

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bds@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-7300

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A colorful, multi-story commercial building on the East end of the Burnside Bridge

Program

Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

Courtyard building with terraced wood benches, overhangs, and people sitting and talking.

Project

Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA)

Program

Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

This is a photo of Douglas Fir trees in a Portland neighborhood.

Project

Proposed Tree Code Amendments (Summer and Fall 2020)

Multi-story building in St. Johns neighborhood with retail and housing

Program

News

This service provides an option for Bureau of Development Services (BDS) customers who want to obtain information about development. Interested customers pay a $77.50 fee for a 30-minute Time Certain Appointment online on Microsoft Teams with a BDS Staff person.

Notice of Public Hearing: New Administrative Rule: Title 29 – Property Maintenance

Public notice Updated September 17, 2020 5:48 pm

The Administrative Rule provides guidance on implementing Title 29 of the Portland City Code (PCC), which governs property maintenance regulations related to minimum property maintenance standards within the City of Portland.

System Development Charges waiver for Accessory Dwelling Units extended to Sept. 30, 2020

News article June 23, 2020 5:53 pm

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Past Meetings and Hearings

September 17

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

August 20

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

July 16

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

June 18

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

June 17

Structural Advisory Board Meeting (Public meeting)

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Trade Permits Online

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Check the Status of a Building Permit

Pay for Permits Online and by Phone

Permit Review Process

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Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA)

Empowered Communities Program

Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

Proposed Tree Code Amendments (Summer and Fall 2020)

Zoning and Land Use

News

Time-Certain Appointments

Notice of Public Hearing: New Administrative Rule: Title 29 – Property Maintenance

System Development Charges waiver for Accessory Dwelling Units extended to Sept. 30, 2020

Past Meetings and Hearings

September 17

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

August 20

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

July 16

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

June 18

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

June 17

Structural Advisory Board Meeting (Public meeting)

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News

Past Meetings and Hearings

September 17

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

August 20

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

July 16

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

June 18

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) (Public meeting)

June 17

Structural Advisory Board Meeting (Public meeting)

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