Limited in-person services, by appointment only, are now available at the Development Services Center

Please read more information about the services now available by appointment only at the Development Services Center, located at 1900 SW Fourth Ave.

Most permits can be applied for online anytime. Learn more about applying for permits or scheduling a 15-minute question appointment.

Building Code Board of Appeals

Advisory Group

The Building Code Board of Appeals hears appeals of building code issues which are appealed beyond the Administrative Appeals Board.

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About the Building Code Board of Appeals

Building Code Board of Appeals Members

Apply for a Board or a Commission

Contact

Donna Ruark

Development Services

Appealss@portlandoregon.gov

711Oregon Relay Service

Terry Whitehill

Development Services

711Oregon Relay Service

Related offices, programs, and projects

Electrical Code Board of Appeals

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Floating Structures Board of Appeals

Multiple, large air ducts

Mechanical Code Board of Appeals

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Plumbing Code Board of Appeals

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Development Services (BDS)

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

Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

News

No administrative appeals considered during week after Thanksgiving, Christmas 2022

There will not be a weekly Administrative Appeals Board meeting held during the weeks of November 28 and December 26, 2022.

September 19, 2022 9:00 am News article

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Past Meetings and Hearings

Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting

October 14, 2021

More meetings and hearings

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