Residential Permits 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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Do You Need a Permit for Your Home Project?

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Residential projects that require building permits

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Free 15-Minute Appointments for Permit, Code, and Zoning Questions

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How to fill out a building permit application form

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Apply for Permits

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Check the status of your permit

Checksheet: Prepare and submit corrections electronically

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Today's Residential Inspections Schedule

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Residential Permit Inspections

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How to find public records with Development Services

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Erosion Control

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Construction Noise and Regulations

FIR: Field Issuance Remodel Program

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Check Permit Timelines

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Contact

General Inquiries

Development Services
bds@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7300Our front desk team will be available to answer Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of those hours.
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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

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1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2024

Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

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Bureau of Development Services proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2024

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