Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

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Residential permitting applications, forms and inspections information for one and two-family homes. Apply for building permits online and check the status of an application. Have home repair or home remodeling projects planned? Find out if you need permits for your home improvement project.
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Contact

Contact

Permitting General Information

Development Services
phone number503-823-7357Message Line
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Residential Inspections

Development Services
BDSinspections@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7388Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
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fax number503-823-7693
Location

Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland , OR 97201
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News

What to expect in your new Development Services Center

Limited in-person services in the Development Services Center, at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue, will be available, mostly by appointment only, beginning the week of July 18. Learn more about the new features, hours of operation, and mandatory appointment scheduling.

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Permit applications submitted under the 2014 versions of Oregon Structural Specialty Code or Oregon Residential Specialty Code that have not achieved “Approved to Issue” status expire on Oct. 1, 2022, without further action

Permit applications that normally expire after 180 days of inactivity received automatic extensions due to the pandemic.

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