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Impacts to City Services

Find information about city services during this Emergency Declaration for Work Stoppage. 

Development Services (BDS)

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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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Apply or Pay for Building Permits, Trade Permits, Signs and Zoning Permits

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Check Permit Status: Daily Requests, Permits in Review and Pre-issuance List

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15-Minute Question Appointments: Free Building Permit and Zoning Help

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Get Updates from BDS: Subscribe to the Plans Examiner

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Today's Residential Inspections Schedule

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Apply for Land Use Reviews and Final Plat Applications

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Do You Need a Permit for Your Commercial Construction Project?

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Do You Need a Permit for Your Home Repair or Home Remodeling Project?

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Report a Code Violation and Check the Status of a Reported Code Violation

1900 SW 4th Ave building entrance.

About Development Services (BDS)

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Request disability access, language interpretation or translation for BDS

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How to Request Public Property Records from Development Services

Contact

Contact

Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7300Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Location

Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Permitting Improvement

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Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Empowered Communities Program

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Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Development

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Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

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Zoning and Land Use

News

New 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code editions took effect Oct. 1

Previous codes from 2019 will be phased out as of April 1, 2023. Please take note.

Updated News article

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Events

February 2023 Structural Engineering Advisory Committee Meeting

The meeting for the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee will take place on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 from 2:00-3:00PM PST.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Public Meeting

River Community Advisory Committee Meeting

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.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

2/13/23 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

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

1:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Public Hearing

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am – 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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