Solar Energy Development

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Solar development initiatives for residential and commercial projects in the City of Portland.

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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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Contact

General Inquiries

Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-7300Our 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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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)

News

No administrative appeals to be considered on Wednesday, July 5

There will not be a weekly Administrative Appeals Board meeting held during the week of July 3, 2023.

June 8, 2023 11:10 am News article

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Development Services, Fire and Rescue to launch pilot for reviewing solar permit applications

This three-month effort seeks to streamline evaluations of residential solar panel installations requiring engineering reviews.

February 15, 2023 4:15 pm News article

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