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.

informational alert
Portland is a Sanctuary City

Construction and development

Residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and code

News and notices

Test drive zero-emissions trucks at Oregon’s ride and drive event on Sept. 29

This event gives you a chance to see zero-emissions trucks and buses in person; test drive them and decide whether they may work for your business or operation.

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Extra erosion control measures are required starting in October

The rainy season is coming. For seven months, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.

Updated News article


Oregon DEQ diesel emissions mitigation fund grant application open through mid-October

Funding available to equipment owners in Oregon to help replace older and more polluting diesel engines with new, cleaner technologies or exhaust control retrofits.

Updated News article


New residential codes expected to take effect Oct. 1

Learn more about phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.

News article


Notice of Temporary and Draft Permanent Rules for the Affordable Housing System Development Charge (SDC) Exemption Program

The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules. Please submit your comments by October 23, 2026. A hybrid public hearing will be held on October 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Follow the link to register.

Public notice


Construction and maintenance

Fall 2018
Summer 2019
This project is currently in the 60% design phase. Planning will continue throughout 2026.
Construction began in Spring 2025. This project to help restore Johnson Creek is now complete.

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Fall 2026 Portfolio Stabilization Investments - Request for Proposals

PHB invites affordable housing providers of PHB-regulated multifamily projects to apply. This solicitation aims to address urgent threats to operational stability of properties in PHB’s portfolio, particularly properties that have demonstrated financial distress. Due date: Sept. 25, 2026, 3 PM (PDT)

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Label: Bids and proposals

Upcoming events

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The September 2026 meeting of the Development Review Advisory Committee is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am to 10:00 am
Label: Cancelled
Label: Public meeting

Social Housing: A model for healthy, resilient and thriving communities

Come hear from an expert panel on what it could mean for Portland

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Label: Community event

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am to 10:00 am
Label: Public meeting
Available online

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