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Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

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Residential permitting and inspections applications, forms and information for one and two-family homes. Learn more and find out if you need a permit.
Location

Development Services Center

City Office
1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Thursdays 8 a.m. to noon
Contact

Permitting General Information

Development Services

phone number503-823-7357

Message Line

Oregon Relay Service711 Oregon Relay Service

Residential Inspections

Development Services

BDSinspections@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7388

Monday through Friday from 8:15 am - 3:45 pm. Leave a detailed message.

Oregon Relay Service711 Oregon Relay Service
fax number503-823-7693

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Apply or Pay for Building Permits, Trade Permits and Zoning Permits

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Check the Status of a Building Permit Review

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Do You Need a Permit for Your Residential Project?

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FIR: Field Issuance Remodel Program

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How to Request Public Property Records from Development Services

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Residential Permit Inspections

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15-Minute Appointments: Building Permit and Zoning Help

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Today's Residential Inspections

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All BDS Applications, Brochures, Drawings, Forms and Sample Site Plans

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