Limited in-person services, by appointment only, are now available at the Development Services Center

Please read more information about the services now available by appointment only at the Development Services Center, located at 1900 SW Fourth Ave.

Most permits can be applied for online anytime. Learn more about applying for permits or scheduling a 15-minute question appointment.

Electrical Code Board of Appeals

Advisory Group

The Electrical Code Board of Appeals hears appeals where an applicant is aggrieved by the findings of the Director.

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About The Electrical Code Board of Appeals

Electrical Code Board of Appeals Members

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Contact

Donna Ruark

Development Services

Appealss@portlandoregon.gov

711Oregon Relay Service

Terry Whitehill

Development Services

711Oregon Relay Service

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Development Services (BDS)

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Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

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News

No administrative appeals considered during week after Thanksgiving, Christmas 2022

There will not be a weekly Administrative Appeals Board meeting held during the weeks of November 28 and December 26, 2022.

September 19, 2022 9:00 am News article

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