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15-Minute Question Appointments: Free Building Permit and Zoning Help

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Schedule a free 15-minute meeting with a construction, zoning and development expert. Ask questions about building permit submittal requirements and zoning. Get help with the permit process, ask zoning requirements questions, building codes and more. Language access is available.

Building and Zoning Permit Application

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You need a building permit application for building permits, site development permits and zoning permits. Also, find the electrical permit, mechanical permit and the plumbing permit applications and the simple erosion control requirements form. For City of Portland and Maywood Park building permits.

About Development Services (BDS)

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Read about the mission, goals, values and equity commitment of the Bureau of Development Services. Get information about visiting BDS, our operating plan and the Development Services organizational chart. Review Director Rebecca Esau's calendar.

Accessing Your Project Reports in ProjectDox

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ProjectDox Reports are a quick and easy way to find out information about a specific project. They can be accessed via the Reports tab in the project and downloaded to Excel or PDF so they can be shared with others.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Connections for Water, Sanitary and Storm Sewer

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Learn more about the requirements that apply to accessory dwelling units related to water, sanitary and stormwater sewer connections.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permits

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Apply for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permit online before you convert a home or garage or build an ADU. Get all forms for an ADU permit application and apply online. Learn about ADU inspections for basement apartments, in-law units, in-law apartments, rental units and adding another dwelling.

Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits (ASTR)

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Apply for a short-term rental permit or renew a short-term rental permit. Learn about accessory short-term rental Type A permits and Type B permits and rental inspections. Get permit information for rental units, vacation rentals, mother-in-law apartments, renting out bedrooms and basement rentals.

Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits (ASTR) - Read Before You Apply

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Apply for a short-term rental permit or renew a short-term rental permit. Learn about accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A permits and Type B permits and rental inspections. Get requirements for rental units, vacation rentals, mother-in-law apartments, renting out a bedroom and basement units.

Addition to Enlarge the Building Footprint- Residential Building Permits

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Apply online for residential addition permits that enlarge the footprint of a single-family home or duplex. Get all required forms for a residential addition like adding a bedroom. Find information on addition permits and inspections. Learn more before you add a room to a home or remodel a home.

Adult Care Home Inspection Permits

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Learn more about what you need to apply for an adult care home permit in City of Portland. Learn about required inspection for Adult Foster Care Homes.

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

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Get permit application forms, brochures, handouts and more forms from Development Services. Find all permitting brochures. Search the list of sample site plans like the sample basement plan, drawings and submittal requirements. Start here for the full list of all BDS forms and all BDS handouts.

Apply for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) System Development Charge Waiver

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Learn more about the ADU SDC waiver program. Apply for an SDC waiver for your new ADU. If you are proposing an accessory dwelling unit you can apply for system development charges to be waived. Learn more and apply for an ADU SDC waiver now. Short-term rentals are not eligible for this program.

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

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Gather permit application materials and apply for a building permit online. Pay for permits in person or online with Development Hub PDX (DevHub).

Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Information

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Learn more about cleaning up asbestos and lead paint in the City of Portland. Find out how to report concerns to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and the Oregon Health Authority.

Attic, Basement or Garage Conversion Residential Building Permits

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Information on permits and inspections needed to convert an attic, basement or garage. Get all forms and apply for a permit online to remodel an attic, finish a basement or do a garage remodel. Find the code guide and check the permit history before you add a room or add a bedroom.

BDS Employees Website

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Development Services employees website.

BDS Notifications With Translation and Interpretation Information

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In an effort to increase and improve public access to information, all BDS land use review, residential demolition and enforcement notifications include information on how to request language translation, interpretation and other accommodations. This notice is translated into several languages.

Become a Licensed Contractor and Learn More About Oregon Licensing Requirements

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The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (OCCB) has helpful information about becoming licensed, including applications. Generally, Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed.

Brochure 3: Fences, Decks and Outdoor Residential Projects

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For one and two family residential dwellings. Find permit and construction requirements for fences, decks, sheds, patio and porch covers, retaining walls, ponds, water features, swimming pools, hot tubs and other outdoor residential projects. Also known as Brochure 3.

Broken Sewer and Drain Lines- Guide to Repairs, Permits and Inspections

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Learn more about sewer repair, sewer repair permits and sewer inspections in this guide. Find out who pays for party sewers repairs, when to schedule a sewer inspection and who can repair a sewer. Get helpful tips and information about broken sewer lines and drain lines. (Also known as Brochure 7)

Building Seismic Safety Council

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The Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) deals with the complex technical, regulatory, social and economic issues involved in developing and promulgating building earthquake risk mitigation provisions that are national in scope.

Capital Improvement Projects and Trees

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Learn more about trees and development on City-owned or Managed Sites and Projects in the Right-of-Way. This page is for Capital Improvement Projects, Development on City-owned or Managed sites, & Projects in the Right-of-Way.

Change of Use or Change of Occupancy

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A permit is required to document a change of use or change of occupancy classification of a building, even where no alterations are planned or required by the code. Learn more about change of use or change of occupancy. Includes information for small business owners.

Check Permit Status: Daily Requests, Permits in Review and Pre-issuance List

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Check the status of your building permit, trade permit or other residential and commercial permits. Project status reports are updated daily. Check your permit status from the daily permit request list, Portland Maps and the daily pre-issuance list. Get the applicant paid overtime form.

Check Permit Timelines

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View information, updated weekly, on the numbers of residential and commercial building permits in different phases of the development review process over the past 20 business days and the average numbers of days for each review phase.

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