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Development Services is migrating to Portland.gov

eYou'll find pages on our new website and on our old website as we work on moving content to our new website. For Development Services information not yet migrated, visit our old website. BDS City employees may also visit the Employee Portal to find employee forms and resources.

Residential and Commercial Solar Energy Development

Program

Solar development initiatives from Development Services.

General Inquiries

Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov

Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with detailed information.

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Featured content

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Checklist and Submittal Requirements for Prescriptive Solar Installations

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

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Guidelines for Residential Solar Permits Using Engineered Systems

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Solar Permits

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Structural Design Requirements for Solar Installations

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

A colorful, multi-story commercial building on the East end of the Burnside Bridge

Program

Commercial Development Permitting and Inspections

Many houses along the side of the street, with cars parked in front

Program

Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

City inspector visiting a building site

Bureau/Office

Development Services (BDS)

Colorful mural depicting people.

Program

Empowered Communities Program

purple background with swirl in middle around 5 people of color holding PCEF clipboards

Program

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)

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