Construction and development

Residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and code

News and Notices

Interested in helping improve neighborhood livability while supporting special events? Apply to serve on the Noise Review Board

The City of Portland seeks interested persons to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Noise Review Board. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Wednesday, June 28.

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PBOT Vision Zero May 2023 Newsletter

Portland Bureau of Transportation May 2023 Vision Zero newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


PBOT Safe Routes to School May Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


Bureau of Development Services proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2023

Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.

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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2023

Fees for building permit applications are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

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Construction and Maintenance

Fall 2020 to spring 2021 (vegetation monitoring continues through 2024)
Spring 2016 through Winter 2023
Fall 2018

Upcoming Events

82nd Avenue Community Conversation

Join the 82nd Avenue Coalition and Metro for community conversation about 82nd Avenue. This workshop will focus on the northern portion of 82nd Avenue that runs through the Cully, Sumner, Roseway, and Madison South neighborhoods.

5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Public Meeting

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
Available Online

82nd Avenue Community Conversation

Join the 82nd Avenue Coalition and Metro for community conversation about 82nd Avenue. This workshop will focus on the southern portion of 82nd Avenue that runs through the Powellhurst-Gilbert, Mt. Scott Arleta, Foster-Powell, and Lents neighborhoods.

5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Public Meeting