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Inspectors to wear masks for indoor inspections, maintain social distancing

In accordance with updated public health guidelines and consistent with city policy, Bureau of Development Services inspectors will wear masks for all in-person inspections of indoor occupied properties and maintain at least six feet social distancing at all times, until further notice.

Development Services is migrating to Portland.gov

You'll find pages on our new website and on our old website as we work on moving content to our new website. For Development Services information not yet migrated, visit our old website. BDS City employees may also visit the Employee Portal to find employee forms and resources.

Submittal Requirements Commercial - New Construction, Additions, Alterations

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This handout describes information required when applying for a permit for new construction, additions, alterations with
exterior work or structural changes in the City of Portland.

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Submittal Requirements Commercial - new construction, additions, alterations with exterior work or structural changes

This handout describes information required when applying for a permit for new construction, additions, alterations with
exterior work or structural changes in the City of Portland.

Read the requirements