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Changes to credit and debit card processing fees

Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.

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Portland is a Sanctuary City

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10.30.010 General Scope.

City Code Section
  1. A. This Title and the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual applies to all ground disturbing activities whether or not a permit is required, unless such activities otherwise are exempted by Portland City Code. All ground disturbing activities must comply with this Title and the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual unless otherwise noted.
  2. B. Exemptions:
    1. 1. Installation of signs is exempt from this Title.
    2. 2. Emergencies: Development that is subject to Subsection A. may commence without complying with the requirements of this Title and the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual if the City Administrator determines that there is a hazard posing imminent danger to life or property, such as substantial fire hazards, risk of flood or other emergency. However, upon a determination by the City Administrator that such emergency has passed, the provisions of this Title and the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual will apply.

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