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

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Check the Status of a Building Permit Review

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

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How to Fill Out a Building Permit Application- A Step-by-Step Guide

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Do You Need a Permit for Your Home Repair or Home Remodeling Project?

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Residential Building Permits

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Residential Permit Inspections

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Today's Residential Inspections Schedule

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Check Permit Timelines

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Erosion Control

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Construction Noise and Regulations

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Donate reusable construction materials

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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

Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Hours: Open Monday-Wednesday 8 am-4 pm and Thursday-Friday 8 am-noon. For 15-minute appointments and paper applications, hours vary. Please visit the link below "More about this location".
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New measures provide faster inspections to address erosion and sediment issues on construction sites

Changes are coming to reduce erosion control inspection wait times, and deliver timely enforcement, to ensure soils and sediment remain on-site.

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This photo illustrates measures taken to control erosion on a development site, notably the presence of hay and plastic sheeting to prevent the loss of dirt and sediment at a site.

Are you a public works permit customer interested in advising the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Oct. 15.

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Navigating all of the requirements to establish a child care business can be daunting. The City of Portland provides information to understand the building permit and land use review processes involved.

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New residential, plumbing and electrical codes expected to take effect Oct. 1, 2023

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