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Impacts to City Services

Find information about city services during this Emergency Declaration for Work Stoppage. 

Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Development

Program
Solar development initiatives from Development Services.
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Featured content

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

Guidelines for Residential Solar Permits Using Engineered Systems

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Solar Permits

Structural Design Requirements for Solar Installations

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Get Updates from BDS: Subscribe to the Plans Examiner

BDS Employees Website

Contact

Contact

General Inquiries

Development Services
bds@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7300Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

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Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

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Development Services (BDS)

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Empowered Communities Program

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)

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