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Apply for building or trade permits anytime through Development Hub PDX

The Bureau of Development Services now offers a faster and easier way to apply for a building or trade permit online through Development Hub PDX.

Updated December 17, 2020 4:45 pm News article

BDS Adopts Interim Residential Demolition Administrative Rule

Updated October 30, 2020 5:00 pm News article

Social Distancing Guidelines for Restaurant Seating and Retailers

Use outdoor space like a parking lot to help with social distancing and safety. Get zoning and other city code information to use parking lots for outdoor customer seating, services, and to sell merchandise. Use these social distancing guidelines for your outdoor seating, outdoor booths and more.

Updated October 28, 2020 12:30 pm News article

Request for Comments - Solar Program Guide & Checklist and Submittal Requirements for Prescriptive Solar Installations 

Send us your feedback about solar permits by Monday, October 12, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Updated October 12, 2020 8:48 am News article

Service Level Update: ProjectDox Update Scheduled for Sep. 24, 2020

September 17, 2020 9:40 am News article

BES requests public comment on proposed changes to the Stormwater Management Manual and Title 17.38

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services will accept public comment on proposed revisions to the City’s Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM) and Portland City Code Title 17.38 from 8 a.m. May 18, 2020 through 5 p.m. June 19, 2020.

Updated May 18, 2020 9:00 am News article

Building Official Determination: Congregate Living Facility or Dwelling Unit?

The Bureau of Development Services has a new Building Official Determination that clarifies the difference between a dwelling unit and a congregate living facility in the building code.

January 23, 2020 7:23 am News article