Services, Guides, and Information

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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.
Learn more about the Alternative Technology Advisory Committee. This Committee was dissolved.
The Bureau of Development Services' (BDS) Financial Advisory Committee reviews and provides feedback on the econometric forecasting models used to project bureau revenues and development activity in Portland. Expenditure projections are also reviewed.
The Budget Advisory Committee evaluates the Bureau of Development Services' budget request.
The Design Commission provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture and advances the purpose of the Design overlay zone as authorized under Portland City Code 33.710.050,
Get information about mission of the Development Review Advisory Committee.
The Historic Landmarks Commission provides leadership and expertise on maintaining and enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage as assigned by Portland City Code Title 33 or by City Council.
General information about the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee.
Learn about applying for accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A permits for one or two bedrooms. Get an application for a new or renewal rental unit permit for vacation rentals, mother-in-law apartments, renting out part of your home, renting out a bedroom and basement units.
Learn about accessory short-term rentals (ASTR) when you have 3-5 bedrooms to rent out. Get all required forms for ASTR Type B Conditional Use Reviews for rental units, vacation rentals, mother-in-law apartments, renting out part of your home, renting out a bedroom, and basement units.
Apply for or renew a short-term rental permit or conditional use. Learn about accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A permits, Type B conditional uses, and inspections. Get requirements for rental units, vacation rentals, mother-in-law apartments, renting out a bedroom, and basement units.
Two of the most commonly used sections of the code regulate landscaping and screening, and parking and loading.

Adjustment Reviews

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Learn more about the City of Portland's zoning adjustment review process. Get all required forms and apply for an adjustment review.
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.
Read more about applications submitted to ATAC and final recommendations of the Alternative Technology Advisory Committee.
The Alternative Technology Advisory Committee, authorized under Portland City Code 24.10.087, assists the Bureau of Development Services in reviewing innovate sustainable building technologies and methods for compliance with the Building Code requirements.
Apply online for membership on a Development Services board or commission.
Learn more and apply to the Alternative Technology Advisory Committee.
The Arts & Culture Empowerment Program assists Black, Indigenous, people of color and persons with disabilities with the permit process. The program aims to help preserve the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of our clients.
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.

Backwater Valves

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Information on backwater valves and when to install them.