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Find out if you can pay for a permit or plan review application online, by email or in person. Where to apply depends on the permit type. Learn where to send a specific type of permit application request and where to purchase a permit.
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In-person drop-off is limited. Read more about how to set up an appointment to drop off permit plans in person.
Search Portland.gov for a project type to find out what to include with your application to make sure it's complete. For example, "Commercial Alteration" or "Residential Decks."
Where to apply or pay for BDS (Bureau of Development Services) permits, applications and reviews
| Permit, application or review type | Where to apply for your permit |
|---|---|
| Residential Electrical Permits & Commercial Electrical Permits | Apply on Development Hub PDX |
| Residential Mechanical Permits & Commercial Mechanical Permits | Apply on Development Hub PDX |
| Residential Plumbing Permits & Commercial Plumbing Permits | Apply on Development Hub PDX |
| Commercial Plumbing Permits with plan review | If your plumbing permit needs plan review, the plumbing plans should be submitted with your commercial building plans on Development Hub PDX. The plumbing permit application should be emailed separately. |
| Commercial Building Permit Application Request | Submit on Development Hub PDX |
| Residential Building Permit Application Request | Submit on Development Hub PDX |
| Site Development Permits | Apply on Development Hub PDX. For Site Development permits, choose Building Permit in the request type dropdown menu. Enter Site Development permit in the Description of Work field. |
| Development Review | Apply on Development Hub PDX. For Development Review permits, choose Building Permit in the request type dropdown menu. Enter Development Review permit in the Description of Work field. |
| Zoning Permits | Apply on Development Hub PDX. For Zoning permits, choose Building Permit choose Building Permit in the request type dropdown menu. Enter Zoning permit in the Description of Work field. |
| Permit Revision Applications | Apply on Development Hub PDX |
| Deferred Submittals | Apply on Development Hub PDX |
| Early Assistance - Land Use | Apply via email - instructions available here. |
| Design Advice Request | Apply via email – instructions available here. |
| Pre-Application Conferences | Apply via email - information available here. |
| Zoning Confirmation & Land Use Compatibility | Apply via email - instructions available here. |
| Final Plat | Apply via email - instructions available here. |
| Land Use Review | Apply via email - instructions available here. |
| Solar Permits | Apply via email - instructions available here. |
| Original Art Mural Permits | Apply via email - instructions available here. |
| Home Occupation Permits | Instructions available here. |
| Short-Term Rentals | Instructions available here. |
| Sign Permits | Instructions available here. |
| Process Managed Permits (Major Projects Group) | Application materials available here. |
| Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) | Instructions to apply for FIR available here. |
| Facilities Permit Program (FPP) | Instructions to apply for FPP available here. |
Pay for services from other City bureaus on Development Hub PDX
Urban Forestry (UF) payments
| Urban Forestry | Self-Issued Pruning |
|---|---|
| Urban Forestry | Removal / Replant Permit |
| Urban Forestry | Root Pruning |
Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) payments
| Transportation | Temporary Street Use Permit |
|---|---|
| Transportation | Public Works Appeal |
| Transportation | Minor Improvement Permit |
| Transportation | Transportation Review |
| Transportation | Vertical Infrastructure |
Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) payments
| Environmental Services | ROW Sewer Connection |
|---|---|
| Environmental Services | ROW Sewer Repair |
| Environmental Services | Special Circumstances |
| Environmental Services | Systems Development Charges |
Fire & Life Safety payments
| Fire & Life Safety | Fire Systems Permit |
|---|
Water Bureau permits and payments
| Water | System Development Charges |
|---|---|
| Water | Hydrants |
| Water | Subdivisions |
| Water | Miscellaneous Fees |
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