Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.
Inspectors from the Bureau of Development Services may choose to wear masks for in-person inspections. Inspectors will wear masks where required or if requested by a property owner, permit applicant or job site manager.
Beginning the week of July 3, the Development Services Center at 1900 SW 4th Ave. will close to walk-in customers at noon on Fridays. All other hours for in-person services remain unchanged. You can apply and pay for permits online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.
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Fees for building permit applications are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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Effective May 15, 2023, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.
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The new temporary policy is one tool to incentivize the development of needed housing.
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