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Martin Luther King Jr. Day closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Franchise and Utility Program

Program
Community and Economic Development
The Franchise and Utility Program enables communications and utility providers to access the public right-of-way (through Right of Way and Utility License Codes and franchise agreements) for the delivery of commercial services to the Portland community.
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Learn about the Right-of-Way

Franchise and Utility License Filing and Payments

Utility Licenses

Current Franchises

Wireless Facilities

Legal and historical documents related to utility franchise and wireless in Portland

Contact

Community Technology Utilities Office

octutility@portlandoregon.gov

News

Updates to the Right-of-Way (ROW) code improve access and efficiencies for industry partners and the City

Through a collaborative process between industry partners and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS), the code now includes industry-specific language that streamlines and clarifies the registration process, fee recovery, and compliance requirements.

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