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The fifth step in this guide to getting a permit in the City of Portland is getting an inspection. Learn more about how inspections work and what to expect during the inspections process.
International Code Council (ICC)
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The International Code Council is a nonprofit association that provides a wide range of building safety solutions including product evaluation, accreditation, certification, codification and training. It develops model codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and
Lake Oswego City Building Department
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Lake Oswego City website. Get information and applications for Lake Oswego building development on the City of Lake Oswego website.
Land Use Decisions
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Get information about recent land use decisions. Find adjustment reviews, design reviews, environmental reviews, historic resource reviews and more. Review land use decisions by neighborhood and district coalition. Read about public hearings for land use decisions.
Landscaping and Screening Requirements
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Get information about landscaping and screening requirements in the City of Portland.
Lien Reduction Review Program
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City of Portland property owners with liens on their properties due to code enforcement violations can request a lien reduction review. Find out if you can get a lien balance reduced. Learn more about code enforcement liens and how to apply for lien reduction review.
Life Safety Preliminary Meetings
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Request a Life Safety preliminary meeting. If your property has complex building code or fire code issues, you may need a Life Safety preliminary meeting. Learn more about building code review meetings.
Learn about residential electrical permits. Find out who can do what and how to determine the correct scope of your electrical project, including plugs, light fixtures, switches, service panels and more. Power shut off for six months or more? Get a service/reconnect permit here.
Learn about maintaining your accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A permit or Type B Conditional Use. Get information about what records to keep and what needs to be in ads. Learn more about compliance and penalties.
Learn about major residential alteration and addition permits in Portland and apply online. Get forms for major alterations removing 50% or more of exterior walls above the foundation or major additions adding more than 500 square feet of space. MRAA permits have notification and delay requirements.
Manufactured Home Residential Building Permits
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Get information, required forms, and helpful handouts for residential building permits for manufactured homes in the City of Portland. Learn about the mobile home permit review process and inspections and factory-built home permits and modular home permits.
Mechanical Permits- Residential
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Apply for a residential mechanical permit and schedule a mechanical inspection for a 1–2 family home. Get the mechanical permit application. Need permits for furnaces, gas piping, a new HVAC unit, heating or air conditioning, mini-split permits, wood stoves or ductwork, start here.
Mercy Corps Northwest
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Mercy Corps Northwest provides vital financing, mentorship and education to small business owners across the Pacific Northwest. From small business grants to alternative loans, they support entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed. Visit their website to learn more.
Multnomah County Health Department
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The Multnomah County Health Department's mission is to work in partnership with the communities they serve, to assure, promote and protect the health of the people of Multnomah County.
Multnomah County Survey and Assessor Image Locator (SAIL)
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Get survey information and tax assessor’s maps in Multnomah County. Search by address, tax lot number, plat name, survey number and more.
National Council of Structural Engineers Associations
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The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) was formed to constantly improve the standard level of practice of the structural engineering profession, and to provide an identifiable resource for those needing communication with the profession.
Neighborhood Contact Development Notice Sign Templates - Print Signs to Post at Development Sites
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Download and print Neighborhood Contact sign templates to notify neighbors, neighborhood associations and others about development projects.
Neighborhood Contact guidelines to notify neighbors, neighborhood associations and others about development projects. Find out when Neighborhood Contact is required, what you have to do, who you have to notify and when you have to notify them. Get all Neighborhood Contact requirements here.
Learn more about possible permit fees for a new single family residence.
Apply for a building permit for a new home build in Portland. Get a permit application and all required forms for building a new home. Learn about new house permits and new home inspections. Before you build, learn what you need for a complete application for new construction here.
The City of Portland allows owners of a house, attached house or manufactured home to host up to one occupied recreational vehicle. The information on this page describes what is allowed and not allowed for placement of occupied recreational vehicles and tiny homes on wheels.
Office of Small Business Assistance
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The Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance helps small businesses that have questions about state or local government. Visit their website to learn more.
On-Site Tree Density Requirements
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The required tree density is based on the size of the site and type of proposed or existing development. You might be exempt from on-site tree density and tree planting requirements. Find out where tree canopy and tree planting requirements apply. Learn about exemptions and density requirements.
On-Site Tree Preservation
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Learn more about tree preservation exemptions. Find out about City requirements for privately-owned trees. Get information about neighborhood notices to mail or post at the construction site. Self-certify that notification requirements are met. Find neighborhood contact information, too.
Oregon Building Codes Division
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The Oregon Building Codes Division regulates and licenses the activities of construction contractors.
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