Bureaus and Offices

The Bureau of Development Services (BDS) manages building permits, land use, inspections, and code enforcement to ensure our built environment is safe and accessible.

The City Elections Office works with the State of Oregon and Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties to oversee City elections, certify candidates and measures to the ballot, and certify election results. We also enforce City campaign finance regulations and provide informational resources.

Portland Housing Bureau works toward the vision that all Portlanders can find affordable homes and have equitable access to housing. To this end, PHB is tasked with developing citywide housing policy, increasing affordable housing, promoting stable homeownership, and managing resources.

The Office of Community & Civic Life (Civic Life) connects Portlanders with city government to build inclusive, safe, and livable communities.

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BPS develops solutions to make Portland more equitable, healthy, prosperous and resilient. Through long-range planning, climate action, waste management, Smart City PDX and community technology, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, we build a better future for all.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving.