The Bureau of Development Services will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The Permit Center lobby at 1900 SW Fourth Ave. will be closed. You can still apply for most permits online 24/7 through Development Hub PDX.
You'll find pages on our new website and on our old website as we work on moving content to our new website. For Development Services information not yet migrated, visit our old website. BDS City employees may also visit the Employee Portal.
Quick links to applications for building permits, trade permits and zoning permits. Get step-by-step instructions for how to apply for a permit. Find out what to include with your application to make sure it is complete. Then, apply for a permit online.
Get everything you need to submit a completed application:
The webpages include step-by-step application instructions and links to apply online (if available).
You can also apply online for a permit.
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