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Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Find information about commercial development in Portland, including commercial permits and inspections. Get applications, forms and helpful information for a commercial development project. Get in touch with someone who works with major commercial projects or FPP, the Facilities Permit Program.
Location

Development Services Center

City Office
1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Access to the Permit Center lobby at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue is by appointment only.
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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Apply or Pay for Building Permits, Trade Permits and Zoning Permits

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

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How to Fill Out a Building Permit Application- A Step-by-Step Guide

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Early Assistance

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Pre-Application Conferences

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Life Safety Preliminary Meetings

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Check the Status of a Building Permit Review

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Commercial Permit Inspections

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Commercial New Construction and Addition Permits & Inspections

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Process Management - Major Projects Group

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FPP: Facility Permit Program

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