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194 services and resources found
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
External Resource
Visit the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber website to learn how they create opportunities and grow the Latino community's wealth and assets by investing in its community's entrepreneurial spirit, supporting its future generations' access to higher education, and preparing its future leaders to succeed.
Find out if you can pay for a permit or plan review application online using DevHub, by email or in person. How to apply for permits and how to pay for permits depends on the permit type. Learn how to apply by type of permit application request, how to pay for a permit and where to get a permit.
Get help with the building permit application form with these instructions. Complete the required permit application fields and learn what each field means. Examples are provided.
Find records related to development on private property and other records maintained by Development Services. Receive code enforcement records, land use review records, permit records, liquor license and cannabis business records, and more.
This step-by-step guide explains how to get a permit in the City of Portland. Learn how to research a property, find out what you can do on a site, what you need to get a permit, when you can get a permit and how to book inspections online. Learn more about permits and how permitting works.
This training series contains six videos for applicants using ProjectDox ePlans through the City of Portland. Topics cover getting started on ProjectDox to resubmitting after a review cycle.
How to Use Online Permitting Tools
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Learn how to use the city's online permitting tools. Find instructions to apply online or request a variety of permits, such as trade, new construction and remodel building permits. Access step-by-step instructions to apply for a permit or request a permit in Development Hub PDX (DevHub).
PortlandMaps and the BDS Permit/Case Search can be used to find active and historical permits details. Follow the directions below to view the status of your building permit on PortlandMaps.
A complete list of inspection codes to schedule an inspection with the City of Portland using the automated inspection request line.
International Code Council (ICC)
External Resource
The International Code Council is a nonprofit association that provides a wide range of building safety solutions including product evaluation, accreditation, certification, codification and training. It develops model codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and
Lake Oswego City Building Department
External Resource
Lake Oswego City website. Get information and applications for Lake Oswego building development on the City of Lake Oswego website.
Land Use Decisions
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Get information about recent land use decisions. Find adjustment reviews, design reviews, environmental reviews, historic resource reviews and more. Review land use decisions by neighborhood and district coalition. Read about public hearings for land use decisions.
Landscaping and Screening Requirements
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Get information about landscaping and screening requirements in the City of Portland.
Lien Reduction Review Program
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City of Portland property owners with liens on their properties due to code enforcement violations can request a lien reduction review. Find out if you can get a lien balance reduced. Learn more about code enforcement liens and how to apply for lien reduction review.
This life safety checklist is for commercial permits in the City of Portland.
Life Safety Preliminary Meetings
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Request a Life Safety preliminary meeting. If your property has complex building code or fire code issues, you may need a Life Safety preliminary meeting. Learn more about building code review meetings.
Learn about maintaining your accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A permit or Type B Conditional Use. Get information about what records to keep and what needs to be in ads. Learn more about compliance and penalties.
Mechanical Permits- Commercial
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Apply for a commercial mechanical permit and get a commercial mechanical inspection. Get the mechanical permit application. Get a push/pull permit, rooftop mechanical permits, gas piping permits and permits for a/c, heating and ductwork. Get a trade permit extension or reactivation.
Mercy Corps Northwest
External Resource
Mercy Corps Northwest provides vital financing, mentorship and education to small business owners across the Pacific Northwest. From small business grants to alternative loans, they support entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed. Visit their website to learn more.
If you want to buy, install or use a mobile vending cart or food cart, you need to know which Building and Zoning Code standards apply. Get information about permits and resources for food carts, food trucks, mobile food units and vending carts in the City of Portland.
Multnomah County Health Department
External Resource
The Multnomah County Health Department's mission is to work in partnership with the communities they serve, to assure, promote and protect the health of the people of Multnomah County.
Multnomah County Survey and Assessor Image Locator (SAIL)
External Resource
Get survey information and tax assessor’s maps in Multnomah County. Search by address, tax lot number, plat name, survey number and more.
National Council of Structural Engineers Associations
External Resource
The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) was formed to constantly improve the standard level of practice of the structural engineering profession, and to provide an identifiable resource for those needing communication with the profession.
Neighborhood Contact Development Notice Sign Templates - Print Signs to Post at Development Sites
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Download and print Neighborhood Contact sign templates to notify neighbors, neighborhood associations and others about development projects.
Neighborhood Contact guidelines to notify neighbors, neighborhood associations and others about development projects. Find out when Neighborhood Contact is required, what you have to do, who you have to notify and when you have to notify them. Get all Neighborhood Contact requirements here.
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