Request a Permit Reactivation

Service
Request a permit reactivation from the City of Portland. Get a permit reactivation for a trade permit or a building permit. Get permit reactivations for commercial permits and residential permits.

Request a trade permit reactivation- electrical (ET), mechanical (MT) or plumbing (PT)

  • To request a trade permit reactivation for a permit that was previously issued or under inspection, that may have expired or been voided, please email us at bdsinspections@portlandoregon.g…. Please include:
    • the full permit number
    • the IVR number
    • your name
    • your role (for example, architect or homeowner)
    • the property address 
    • your phone number
    • your email address 
  • If your permit was under review and it expired but is not yet void, please complete this form.
  • If your permit has not expired, please go to the request for Trade Permit Extensions.

Request permit reactivation for a Commercial (CO) or Residential (RS) permit

  • To request a permit reactivation for a permit that was previously issued or under inspection, that may have expired or been voided, please email us at bdsinspections@portlandoregon.g…. Please include:
    • the full permit number
    • the IVR number
    • your name
    • your role (for example, architect or homeowner)
    • the property address 
    • your phone number
    • your email address 
  • If your permit was under review and it expired but is not yet void, please complete this form.
  • If your permit has not expired, please go to the request for Permit Extensions.