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Deadline extended: City of Portland seeks experienced electricians passionate about safety to serve on appeals board

The City of Portland seeks two people to each serve a three-year term on the Electrical Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Updated December 5, 2023 4:15 pm News article

No administrative appeals to be considered during weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas 2023

This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.

Updated November 17, 2023 3:45 pm News article

Design Commission endorses housing at Con-Way site

Additional units are proposed for a vibrant Slabtown neighborhood.

November 17, 2023 9:15 am News article

Have a passion for architecture, development and public spaces? Consider joining the Portland Design Commission.

The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings, each for a four-year term, on the Design Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply.

November 6, 2023 4:30 pm News article

Three local design and historic review experts share insights at prominent national conference

The sold-out National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) annual conference, held in Portland Oct. 11 to 15, featured sessions highlighting innovative building designs and successes in cultural preservation.

October 18, 2023 4:45 pm News article

City of Portland’s DevHub Permitting Portal is Getting Refreshed

Updated graphics, expandable menus and other features will be rolled out later this fall.

October 18, 2023 4:30 pm News article

Statement of Commissioner Rubio and Development Services director Rebecca Esau in response to two-year follow-up on 2021 permitting audit

October 13, 2023 11:15 am News article

Audit Update: Momentous move by Council to consolidate permitting as City reforms continue

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, Building Permit Audit: Long-standing inability to meet customers’ needs won’t improve without better management, sustained governance.

October 11, 2023 12:01 am News article

Rebecca Esau announces retirement

After six and a half years as director of the Bureau of Development Services, and nearly 30 years of service to the City of Portland, Esau leaves in December with a record of accomplishment.

October 10, 2023 3:30 pm News article

Have questions about residential infill options? Schedule an early assistance appointment

A new early assistance option offered by the Bureau of Development Services is available to describe residential infill options for single-dwelling and multi-dwelling zones.

October 5, 2023 2:30 pm News article

New residential, plumbing and electrical codes took effect Oct. 1, 2023

Learn more about phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.

Updated October 2, 2023 8:30 am News article

New measures provide faster inspections to address erosion and sediment issues on construction sites

Changes are coming to reduce erosion control inspection wait times, and deliver timely enforcement, to ensure soils and sediment remain on-site.

Updated September 15, 2023 9:30 am News article

Are you a public works permit customer interested in advising the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Oct. 15.

September 13, 2023 4:00 pm News article

Additional sinks now allowed in detached structures

The Bureau of Development Services rescinded its Additional Sink Covenant Code Guide and its policy of requiring covenants for additional sinks in detached structures as part of planning and zoning review.

September 13, 2023 11:00 am News article

Resources are available to help set up child care businesses in Portland

Navigating all of the requirements to establish a child care business can be daunting. The City of Portland provides information to understand the building permit and land use review processes involved.

September 12, 2023 4:30 pm News article

Portland City Council unanimously commits to consolidate city permitting

The Council seeks the creation of “a consolidated single permitting entity… with clear authority, responsibility and accountability.”

August 30, 2023 1:00 pm News article

Share your ideas on updates to floodplain development requirements

The City of Portland seeks comments on proposed updates to regulations governing development in floodplains. These changes aim to reduce future flood risks and ensure that homes and businesses located in flood-prone areas continue to qualify for federal flood insurance and disaster relief funds.

Updated July 17, 2023 2:30 pm News article

Interested in helping guide the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee

The City of Portland is seeking interested land use planning professionals to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, July 30.

June 22, 2023 3:00 pm News article

Enhanced dashboard provides greater transparency, predictability for building permit review

As part of ongoing efforts to improve the City of Portland’s permitting processes, the Portland Permit Metric Dashboard is updated to offer information that helps customers understand the average times involved in different phases of the permit review process.

June 21, 2023 12:00 pm News article

Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2023

Fees for building permit applications will change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

Updated June 16, 2023 8:45 am News article