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Learn how to use PortlandMaps. Search for land use cases and permits using these help guides. If you need to download data about land use cases, permits and more, start here. Find tips for how to run permits searches. Or use the permit dashboard reports to see all permits in review.
Pre-Application Conferences
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You need a pre-application conference for all Type III and IV land use reviews before submitting an application. Learn more about pre-application conferences and find out if you need one for your development project.
Pre-Permit Zoning Plan Check
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Get a pre-permit zoning plan check for large projects and for complex projects. Learn more about pre-permit zoning plan checks and find out if you need one. Get information about application requirements online now.
Prepare for a Video Inspection
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The Portland Development Services is offering video permit inspections for occupied homes and buildings. FaceTime or Google Duo is required. In this article, we'll show you how to prepare for your video inspection. Get information about preparing for residential and commercial video inspections.
These Bureau of Development Services (BDS) fees were replaced by new fee schedules on July 1, 2023. This page lists fee schedules in effect from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
An innovative program created in collaboration with our customers. Work with a project manager throughout every step of your large commercial project. Get help with large and complex commercial projects and multi-million dollar development projects. Start working with your process manager now.
Learn more about large commercial permits eligible for process management. For projects valued at $10 million or more, work with a process manager. Find out if your large commercial project is right for process management and get started working with a Development Services Process Manager today.
Learn more about the phases of process management and major projects. From schematic design and design development to organizing construction documents and navigating inspections, process management can help with large projects. Work with a process manager on your complex commercial project.
Learn more about protecting trees during construction. Review tree protection options (paths), and the Root Protection Zone. Find information about protecting heritage trees during construction. Get help preparing for your permit review including what to bring to your Urban Forestry meeting.
Current land use review notices, environmental plan checks & type III staff reports are posted. Find a Notice of Proposal, Notice of Decision, Notice of Hearing, Notice of Appeal or a Land Use Notice. You can also get Zoning Cases and Zoning Permit information.
Radio Frequency (RF) Facilities Located in the Right-of-Way
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Information and applications for RF facilities located in the right-of-way or other City-owned land.
Learn more about radio frequency transmission facilities building permits, land use reviews and zoning code. Information on how we review cell phone antennae mounted on buildings, cell towers, TV broadcasting equipment and more. Find out about the radio frequency (RF) facility review process.
Find information about radio frequency (RF) and wireless facilities. Learn more about mutual tolling options for cell phone antennae mounted on buildings and cell towers, TV broadcasting equipment and more.
Repairing property damage from weather events
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Many homes and businesses sustain damage in storms and other natural disasters. Here is information to help you find resources to fix damage to your property.
Report a Code Violation
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Report code violations like construction work without permits, empty homes, unpermitted businesses or disabled vehicles on private property. File complaints about property maintenance danger or nuisances, zoning violations and more to the City of Portland. Check the status of a reported violation.
Report a Code Violation - City Phone Numbers
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Phone numbers to call to report a violation or if you received a code violation. Find out who to call for concerns about a commercial business in a residential neighborhood, landslides, construction without permits, noise, trees, bushes, broken down cars and other complaints.
Request a Permit Extension
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Request a permit extension from the City of Portland. Get a permit extension for a trade permit or a building permit. Get permit extensions for other types of permits.
Request a Permit Reactivation
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Request a permit reactivation for expired or abandoned permits from the City of Portland. Get a permit reactivation for a trade permit or a building permit.
Request a Permit Revision
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Request a permit revision from the City of Portland. Get a permit revision for a building permit. Get permit revisions for other types of permits. If you need to make changes to a project after you got a permit, you need to submit an application for a permit revision.
Learn more about how to request an administrative review of a Title 11 Developoment requirement.
Request an Inspection Online or by Phone
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Schedule a permit inspection. Book an inspection online or by phone. Start here for online inspection scheduling. If you purchased a trade permit (without plan review) through Development Hub, you can book your permit inspection online, too. You can also call to schedule inspections.
Development Services is committed to making sure all Portlanders can access City services. We offer walk-in and over-the-phone interpreter services in more than 240 languages, including American Sign Language, at no cost to you. We also offer auxiliary aids and services to persons with disabilities.
Get information about requirements for using corrugated metal shear walls as a lateral system.
Find information about recent permits and land use reviews. Get up-to-date information about demolition delays. Search Portland Maps for information by permit type, contractor's name, permit number, project type, street address and more.
Residential Code Guides
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Find all residential (one and two-family) dwelling code guides administered by Development Services. Code guides provide answers about the application of specific codes and outline optional alternates. View a list of residential building code guides published by Development Services.
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