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Learn about the building code appeal review process. For electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals, find out how the review and reconsideration process works. Find the Board of Appeals (Big Board) process information.

BDS Employees Website

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Development Services employees website.
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.
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.
The Utility Notification Center safeguards neighbors and people who work around utilities including underground pipes, mains and lines used for utilities. They also provide utility marking color guidelines that show where to find underground utilities. Learn more at their website.
Get the results of a City of Portland building inspection using Portland Maps.
City of Beaverton website. The Building Division of the Community and Economic Development Department is responsible for issuing building, plumbing, heating / cooling, and electrical permits. This also includes reviewing plans and conducting inspections. Learn more at the City of Beaverton website.
City of Gresham, Oregon website. Urban Design and Planning is committed to serving the needs of Gresham's community, both today and into the future.
City of Tigard, Oregon website. Community Development Department- Planning, Permitting and Building Services.
West Linn City website. Get information and applications for West Linn building development on the City of West Linn website.
Clackamas County website. Clackamas County Development Services administers sanitary sewer, surface water management, and erosion control programs in Clackamas County. Plan review and permitting are part of the broader land use and permitting process. Learn more at the Clackamas County website.

County Assessor Search

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Search for County Assessor information using Portland Maps.
Get information about early assistance options, city planner meetings, zoning confirmation letters, pre-permit zoning plan checks and more.

FEMA Flood Maps

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Look up flood maps on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Map Service Center website.
Look up neighborhood notices or submit your project information online. Find out if a notice about work was posted for your neighborhood. If you found a development site in the City of Portland and want to know more, search for the project online.
Look up sewer information using Portland Maps. Find out if a home is connected to a sewer. View maps of public sewer lines and some private sewer connections. Portland sewer information online.

Go to PortlandMaps

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Look up the status of a City of Portland building permit using PortlandMaps. Look up demolition permits using PortlandMaps. Search for land use review cases on PortlandMaps. Search PortlandMaps for a new or old permit by address, application number or IVR number.
Get helpful information on what to include in a solar permit application, analysis guidelines and how to respond to structural plan review comments for a residential engineered system.
Get required forms and instructions for filing an online appeal and building code appeal and forms for electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals. Find what you need to file a building permit appeal, including fees and how to pay them, and how to search appeals decisions and appeals records.
Lake Oswego City website. Get information and applications for Lake Oswego building development on the City of Lake Oswego website.
This life safety checklist is for commercial permits in the City of Portland.
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.

Metro Website

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Metro website. Metro works with communities, businesses and residents in the Portland metropolitan area to chart a wise course for the future. Learn more at the Metro website.
Multnomah County Land Use Planning website. Learn about the building plan review process, zoning and land use in rural Multnomah County on the Multnomah County Land Use Planning website.
Get survey information and tax assessor’s maps in Multnomah County. Search by address, tax lot number, plat name, survey number and more.