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Development Services (BDS)

Bureau/Office
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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.

Location

Development Services Center

City Office
1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Thursdays 8 a.m. to noon
Contact

Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7300

Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with detailed information.

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Featured content

Service

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

Page type
Guide

Do You Need a Permit for Your Commercial Construction Project?

Page type
Guide

Do You Need a Permit for Your Residential Project?

Page type
Information

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

Service

Report a Violation and Check the Status of a Reported Violation

Page type
Information

Today's Residential Inspections

Service

15-Minute Appointments: Building Permit and Zoning Help

Service

Apply for Land Use Reviews and Final Plat Applications

Page type
Information

All BDS Applications, Brochures, Drawings, Forms and Sample Site Plans

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

BHR providing outreach and recruitment services
Program

Career Center

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

Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

Colorful mural depicting people.
Program

Empowered Communities Program

A house with solar panels on the roof and greenery in the yard
Program

Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Development

Many houses along the side of the street, with cars parked in front
Program

Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

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

Zoning and Land Use

Upcoming Events

Building Safety Month 2021

Community Event
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Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated every May to raise awareness about building safety.

5/20/21 - Cancelled - Design Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing
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Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

5/24/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

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

6/3/21 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda

Public Hearing
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Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

6/14/21 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda

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

Past Meetings and Hearings

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