Portland and the federal government

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Bureaus and offices

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Government Relations

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The Office of Government Relations advocates for the City of Portland as a unified voice advancing policy and funding solutions through intergovernmental relationships.

Grants Management

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The purpose of Grants Management is to minimize potential financial liability with respect to allowable costs, work to eliminate findings by grantors and auditors, maximize the City's cash flow from grantors, and prepare the federally required reports and plans.

Hearings

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The City's Hearings Office conducts impartial administrative hearings and renders decisions in land use hearings, code hearings, appeals of City decisions, towing hearings, and other administrative matters.
Logo of Portland City Auditor, Hearings Office. A green octagonal rose has a blue and white square center. Geometric mint green leaves surround the blossom.

Housing Bureau

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Portland Housing Bureau fosters an inclusive and sustainable city by creating stable, and long-term housing opportunities for Portlanders. We fund affordable housing, ensure protections for renters, and preserve existing homes.
Hazel Ying Lee affordable housing project.

Human Resources

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The Bureau of Human Resources supports City employees by coordinating the daily operations of the workforce, recruiting and retaining staff, and developing and implementing programs that benefit staff and the City as a whole.
BHR employees shaking hands

Independent Police Review

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Independent Police Review provides impartial oversight of police conduct, practices, and policies to increase accountability and public trust.
The official seal of the City of Portland, Oregon appears next to the office's name: Independent Police Review.

Investor Relations for Portland Bonds

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The City's Public Finance Division, under the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, facilitates the issuance of bonds for infrastructure projects and Prosper Portland. Please see the links below for additional information. General inquiries can be directed to InvestorRelations@portlandoregon.go
A view of Portland and Mt. Hood

Maps, GIS and Open Data

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Welcome to the City of Portland Corporate GIS (CGIS) team page. CGIS provides corporate spatial data, systems, applications and services to the organization and Portland citizens. Here you can stay current on projects, find maps, applications, access enterprise data, and offer any feedback.
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Office of Community & Civic Life

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

To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact 503-823-4000, Relay: 711.
A grid of six photos showing a diverse group of Portlanders

Office of Community-based Police Accountability

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The mission of the Community Board for Police Accountability and the Office of Community-based Police Accountability (together, the Oversight System) is to independently investigate sworn employees and supervisors thereof within the Portland Police Bureau.
An aerial view of Downtown Portland and the Willamette River

Ombudsman

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The Ombudsman is here to make sure City government treats Portland residents and businesses fairly. We investigate complaints and identify ways to resolve them. As part of the elected City Auditor’s Office, we’re independent and impartial.
Logo of the Portland City Auditor, Ombudsman. An octagonal geometric rose.

Parks & Recreation

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Portland's parks, public places, natural areas, and recreational opportunities give life and beauty to our city. These essential assets connect people to place, self, and others. Portland's residents treasure and care for this legacy, building on the past to provide for future generations.
Portland Parks & Recreation

Permitting & Development

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Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) manages building permits, land use, inspections, code enforcement, and public works permits to ensure our built environment is safe and accessible.
This photo is of a smiling Black man who just completed an inspection on a house under construction.

Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

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BPS develops solutions to make Portland more equitable, healthy, prosperous and resilient. Through long-range planning, climate action, waste management, community technology and digital equity, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, we build a better future for all.
A MAX station, with Mt. Hood in the background

Police

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The mission of the Portland Police Bureau is to reduce crime and the fear of crime. We work with all community members to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property and promote individual responsibility and community commitment.
The back of a police officer with the city in the background.

Portland Children's Levy

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The Portland Children’s Levy (PCL) is a City of Portland initiative that annually generates $23 million to support proven programs that prepare children for school, support their success, and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities.
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Portland Fire & Rescue

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We keep all communities protected through a combination of prevention, community health programs, and all-hazard response to fire, medical, natural disaster, and other emergencies.
Fire Station 1

Printing and Distribution

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City agencies must go through P&D for their printing work, although they have their choice of the actual provider. Other local government agencies use P&D by choice.
Printing and Distribution logo

Procurement and Business Opportunities

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Procurement Services purchases from local and regional vendors to directly invest in the Portland area, making the most out of our community’s entrusted funding. We continually seek a more prosperous Portland where people of all groups share equitably in our local economy and future development.
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Prosper Portland

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We are the economic and urban development agency for the city of Portland. We focus on building an equitable economy by carrying out a comprehensive range of economic development programs that support small business, improve access to workforce training, and create jobs for Portland residents
Four women in front of banners at Mercatus business event

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