Construction and development

Residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and code

News and Notices

Portland Water Bureau crews quickly repair large main break, restore water service

Water bureaus crews successfully repaired a major water main break on Saturday, October 5th in Northwest Portland. Water service has been restored to all affected customers.

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Filtration Neighbor Update - Oct. 4, 2024

Please read the Oct. 4, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

Newsletter


Second set of changes to Portland’s floodplain development went into effect Oct. 1

Learn more about these updates to comply with federal requirements.

Updated News article


Ombudsman investigation finds predatory towing harmed residents of low-income housing complexes

An Ombudsman investigation found that predatory towing at a cluster of low-income apartment complexes in the Cully neighborhood caused significant financial and emotional injuries to vulnerable, mostly Latino community members.

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Get ready: International Walk + Roll!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School October 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


Construction and Maintenance

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Construction is anticipated to start in the Summer of 2024 and will take up to four months to complete.

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Comment on Draft Permanent Admin Rules for HOLTE


Upcoming Events

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 10:00 am
Public Meeting
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Process Improvement and Technology Subcommittee October 17 2024 Meeting

This is the monthly meeting of the Process Improvement and Technology Subcommittee of the Development Review Advisory Committee. This meeting is held on the third Thursday of each month.

10:15 am 11:45 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

Proposed Amendments to Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Enforcement Administrative Rule

If requested, a public hearing will be held on a proposed administrative rule to clarify the application of ASTR enforcement to include operations that choose to operate as a commercial Retail Sales and Service use. This hearing must be requested in writing no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.

12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Public Hearing
Available Online