important alert
State closes I-5 southbound at Rose Quarter for 5 weeks starting Sept. 11

Plan for major delays. More at i5rosequarter.org. Visit Shift Your Trip to keep Portland moving.

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Portland is a Sanctuary City

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Helpful guides to learn about Portland and our services

News and notices

Portland Housing Bureau publishes new report: "Advancing Housing Stability in Portland"

City Council directed the bureau to study social housing and alternative financing and ownership models; the resulting study proposes an array of recommendations to improve Portland's housing system.

Press release


Portland Permitting & Development joins Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business Community Office Hour events

Permitting & Development’s Land Use Services division is pleased to partner with Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business at its monthly community office hours to offer helpful information about how the City’s zoning rules affect small businesses.

News article


News Release: PBOT urges drivers to watch out for kids on city streets as Portland students go back to school next week

Everyone plays a part in kids traveling to and from school safely.

Updated Press release


August 2026 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

Monthly newsletter on long-range city planning projects in Portland. See what happened, what’s coming next, and how to participate. Find links to meetings, ways to comment, and staff contacts. Subscribe to get email alerts when new newsletters and project updates are posted.

Newsletter


Construction and maintenance

Construction is expected to be completed in late Fall 2026.
Construction expected to begin Fall 2028
Expected completion of PNCA Block in Fall 2028

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Request for Proposals: Eviction Legal Defense and Right to Counsel Pilot Program

OPTIONAL INFO SESSION 8/12.
PHB seeks qualified contractors to deliver an Eviction Legal Defense Program and Right to Counsel Pilot Program providing legal representation, pre-filing diversion, in-court support, case management, and financial assistance coordination for tenants at risk of eviction.

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Label: Bids and proposals

Upcoming events

Supplier Registration - September 8, 2026, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

The City of Portland is introducing a new system to manage supplier registration, bidding, and contracting processes. This worksession will help both new and existing suppliers successfully register in the new City supplier system.

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

East 205 TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

Monthly meeting of the East 205 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee. Attend in person or via Zoom.

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Label: Public meeting
Available online


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