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Residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and code
Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.
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Effective May 15, 2025, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.
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Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.
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The Preservation RFP invites property owners to submit proposals for rehabilitation and energy efficiency upgrades at existing affordable rental projects. An optional Applicant Information Session will be held on Zoom on March 25th at 11:00 a.m. Please register. Submissions Due: 4/29/25, at 3:00 PM
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.
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.
The July 2025 meeting of the Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 8 to 10 a.m.
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