In-person services at Development Services Center to close at noon on Fridays, starting in July

Beginning the week of July 3, the Development Services Center at 1900 SW 4th Ave. will close to walk-in customers at noon on Fridays. All other hours for in-person services remain unchanged. You can apply and pay for permits online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Bureau of Development Services proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2023

Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.

Updated May 19, 2023 7:00 am News article

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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2023

Fees for building permit applications are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

May 18, 2023 3:55 pm News article

Design and Historic Landmarks commissions present State of the City Reports to City Council

On March 15, the Design Commission and the Historic Landmarks Commission presented their annual reports to City Council. Their reports focused on successes and challenges of the past year as well as goals for the coming year.

May 17, 2023 5:25 pm News article

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Pre-Application Conference for 13836 SE CLAYBOURNE ST

May 10, 2023

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