Services, Guides, and Information
194 services and resources found
Office of Small Business Assistance
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The Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance helps small businesses that have questions about state or local government. Visit their website to learn more.
On-Site Tree Density Requirements
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The required tree density is based on the size of the site and type of proposed or existing development. You might be exempt from on-site tree density and tree planting requirements. Find out where tree canopy and tree planting requirements apply. Learn about exemptions and density requirements.
On-Site Tree Preservation
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Learn more about tree preservation exemptions. Find out about City requirements for privately-owned trees. Get information about neighborhood notices to mail or post at the construction site. Self-certify that notification requirements are met. Find neighborhood contact information, too.
Oregon Building Codes Division
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The Oregon Building Codes Division regulates and licenses the activities of construction contractors.
Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) - Contractor License Search
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The CCB regulates Oregon's construction industry. Review a contractor's license using the contractor license search on the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) website. Find out if a contractor's license is current. All contractors using the online permits system must have a CCB license.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
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DEQ's mission is to be a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of Oregon's air, land and water.
Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC)
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Oregon Electrical Code Program website. The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC). This code applies to all nonexempt electrical installations and alterations.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
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Helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being.
Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC)
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The Plumbing Code Program website. The division works with building officials, technical committees, advisory boards, and the public to adopt, amend, and interpret the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC).
Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC)
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The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network provides advising, training, online courses and resources for businesses throughout our state. Our 19 centers and 44 locations assist business people in every aspect of business development and management. Visit their website for more information.
Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners
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The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (Board/OSBAE) was established by the Oregon Legislature in 1919 to protect public health, safety, and welfare through regulating the practice of architecture.
The mission of the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying is to regulate the practices of engineering, land surveying, photogrammetric mapping, and water right examination in the State as they relate to the welfare of the public in safeguarding life, health and property.
Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
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Oregon Structural Specialty Code website. The division works with the Building Codes Structures Board and the Construction Industry Energy Board to adopt the latest editions of the base model codes for the new Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).
Other types of short-term rentals
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There are situations in which the operation of a short-term rental does not require a Type A permit or a Type B conditional use, nor a long-term resident. These situations apply when the zoning for a property, and the building’s use or occupancy, allows for commercial transient lodging.
Permit Refunds Online
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Apply for a permit refund online. Request a refund for a permit purchased from the City of Portland. If you bought a building permit and no longer need it, apply for a refund. Get all permit refund instructions online. Find out how much you might get from a permit refund.
The fourth step to getting a permit in the City of Portland is to learn about the permit review process from start to finish. Find out how to send us your plans, send us your corrections or changes to your plans and how to pay for your permits.
Permit Review Process
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Learn about the permit review process from start to finish- submitting your plans, making corrections and how to pay for permits. Get the permit revision application, permit revision guidelines or find out how to apply for a permit fee waiver. Find out how the permit process works and then apply.
Permits and Inspections Applications
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Get all permit applications from Development Services. Find the list of building permit applications and trade permit applications. Need a list of all BDS permit applications, start here.
Permits and Inspections Brochures
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Get all permit and inspections brochures from Development Services. Getting started on a development project and want to learn more about permits and inspections? PDFs have helpful information about getting started with development projects. Looking for BDS brochures 1-31, start here.
Get estimates for Personal Wireless Service Facilities land use reviews. Learn more about estimated fees for land use reviews. Find fees for equipment cabinets or shelters, new development, alterations and more. Get estimates for conditional use review, design review, environmental review and more.
Apply for a personal wireless service facilities permit. Get all application forms. Find out how to complete your radio frequency (RF) application. Learn more about mutual tolling options for cell phone antennae mounted on buildings and cell towers, TV broadcasting equipment and more.
Plan Review Groups
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Permit review process information. Learn more about which groups review a project.
Planned Development Reviews
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Planned Developments are intended to allow for creative development while assuring that development will complement the existing neighborhood character. Read more about planned development reviews and get the land use review application, the early assistance application and other forms online.
Plumbing Permits- Commercial
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Apply for a commercial plumbing permit and get a commercial plumbing inspection. Get all forms like the commercial plumbing permit application. Includes information about trade permit extension requests and trade permit reactivation requests. Condo owners doing plumbing work can also start here.
Portland Zoning Maps
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Search for an address in the zoning map. Read about base zones, historic and conservation districts. Learn about natural resource management plans. Find information about overlay zones and plan districts in the City of Portland.
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