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Bureau of Development Services closed on Monday, Jan. 18

The Bureau of Development Services will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The Permit Center lobby at 1900 SW Fourth Ave. will be closed. You can still apply for most permits online 24/7 through Development Hub PDX.

Development Services is migrating to Portland.gov

You'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.

Zoning and Land Use

Information and resources on Portland's zoning code. Get applications, forms and helpful zoning information.

Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201

Emergency Closure
Emergency closure information

Planning and Zoning

Development Services

bds@portlandoregon.gov

Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Leave a message with address and your questions.

Featured content

Information

City and State Codes and Rules

Service

Early Assistance Zoning and Infrastructure Review

Information

Find Zoning Regulations and Zoning Maps

Information

How to Request Public Property Records

Service

Apply for Land Use Reviews and Final Plat Applications

Information

Overview of the Zoning Code

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

Advisory group

Design Commission

Colorful mural depicting people.

Program

Empowered Communities Program

A MAX station, with Mt. Hood in the background

Planning and Sustainability

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

Program

Residential Development Permitting and Inspections

A gray sixplex building

Project

Residential Infill Project

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