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Schedule a free 15-minute meeting with a construction, zoning and development expert. Ask questions about building permit submittal requirements and zoning. Get help with the permit process, ask zoning requirements questions, building codes and more. Language access is available.
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.
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.
Submit a building permit application and pay for permits in person or online with Development Hub PDX (DevHub). Permits available on DevHub include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, site development, development review.
Gather permit application requirements and apply for a building permit online. Apply for building permits, trade permits, sign permits, and zoning permits. Pay for permits in person or online with Development Hub PDX (DevHub). Learn about the permit review process and timelines.

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In an effort to increase and improve public access to information, all BDS land use review, residential demolition and enforcement notifications include information on how to request language translation, interpretation and other accommodations. This notice is translated into several languages.
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.
Find out if you are eligible for a fee reduction for a building permit or land use review from the Bureau of Development Services (BDS). Fee reductions are based on financial hardship. For shelters (short-term, mass, or outdoor shelter projects), fee reductions may also be available.
City and State building codes and administrative rules, code guides and program guides. Review the City and State codes and administrative rules carried out by Development Services. Find all codes, program guides and administrative rules on this page. Review MOUs/IGAs and request a code change.
Find all commercial building code guides administered by Development Services. Code guides provide answers about the application of building code and outline optional alternates. View a list of commercial building code guides published by Development Services and read each code guide.
Find all commercial electrical code guides administered by Development Services. Code guides provide answers about the application of specific codes. View a list of commercial electrical code guides carried out by Development Services. Get code guides that explain how codes and rules are applied.
Find all commercial mechanical code guides administered by Development Services. Code guides provide answers about the application of specific codes and outline optional alternates. Get code guides that explain how codes and rules are applied.
Get all commercial building forms and multi-family structure (3 or more units) forms from Development Services. Find the list of commercial forms like the commercial building permit application, commercial life safety forms and commercial brochures. Need a list of BDS commercial forms, start here.
Find all commercial plumbing code guides administered by Development Services. Code guides provide answers about the application of specific codes. View a list of commercial plumbing code guides carried out by Development Services. Get code guides that explain how the codes and rules are applied.
This page lists phone numbers for development managers and supervisors at the Bureau of Development Services and other City permitting bureaus.
Sign up for email alerts and newsletters from the Bureau of Development Services. Join our email list today. The Plans Examiner is a monthly digest of news, events and helpful resources. Sign up now!
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.
Find out if you can pay for a permit or plan review application online using DevHub, by email or in person. How to apply for permits and how to pay for permits depends on the permit type. Learn how to apply by type of permit application request, how to pay for a permit and where to get a permit.
This step-by-step guide explains how to get a permit in the City of Portland. Learn how to research a property, find out what you can do on a site, what you need to get a permit, when you can get a permit and how to book inspections online. Learn more about permits and how permitting works.
Get all permit applications from Development Services. Find the list of building permit applications and trade permit applications. Need a list of all BDS permit applications, start here.
Get all permit and inspections brochures from Development Services. Getting started on a development project and want to learn more about permits and inspections? PDFs have helpful information about getting started with development projects. Looking for BDS brochures 1-31, start here.
Request a permit extension from the City of Portland. Get a permit extension for a trade permit or a building permit. Get permit extensions for other types of permits.
Request a permit reactivation for expired or abandoned permits from the City of Portland. Get a permit reactivation for a trade permit or a building permit.
Request a permit revision from the City of Portland. Get a permit revision for a building permit. Get permit revisions for other types of permits. If you need to make changes to a project after you got a permit, you need to submit an application for a permit revision.