Services and Resources for Construction and development

All mainline sewer extensions must request a public works permit. However, short sanitary sewers (less than 100 feet) can be considered for permitting under a BES Simplified Sewer Permit. Learn more and how to apply for a BES Simplified Sewer Permit.

The Utility Notification Center safeguards neighbors and people who work around utilities including underground pipes, mains and lines used for utilities. They also provide utility marking color guidelines that show where to find underground utilities. Learn more at their website.

Learn more about trees and development on City-owned or Managed Sites and Projects in the Right-of-Way. This page is for Capital Improvement Projects, Development on City-owned or Managed sites, & Projects in the Right-of-Way.

Learn more about the Cascade Station/Portland International Center Plan District Traffic Impact Analysis. Get a land use review application and read more about land use services fees.

A Central City Parking Review is a land use review for parking in the Central City Plan District. Get a land use review application and more information about this land use review procedure.

Learn more about the Central City Plan District Open Space Height Transfer Review. Get required applications and other helpful information.

Information about contractors who have met the requirements to perform deconstruction work. Last updated April 15, 2024.

A permit is required to document a change of use or change of occupancy classification of a building, even where no alterations are planned or required by the code. Learn more about change of use or change of occupancy. Includes information for small business owners.

Read about some frequently asked questions and clarifications requested on Chapter 24.85 - Seismic Design Standards for Existing Buildings.

View information, updated weekly, on the numbers of residential and commercial building permits in different phases of the development review process over the past 20 business days and the average numbers of days for each review phase.

Look up the status of a City of Portland building permit review using Portland Maps.

Check the status of your building permit, trade permit or other residential and commercial permits. Project status reports are updated daily. Check your permit status from the daily permit request list, Portland Maps and the daily pre-issuance list. Get the applicant paid overtime form.

Get the results of a City of Portland building inspection using Portland Maps.

You've corrected your plans in response to the checksheets. Now, learn how to organize your updated plans with the old plans, complete the checksheet response form, and schedule a drop-off appointment. Find the checksheet response form here. Note: This is for corrections to Paper Plans only!

We are tracking four audits that made 20 recommendations to the Chief Administrative Officer. Two audits addressed the renovation of the Portland Building. One audit involved homeless camp cleanups and the other audit assessed City-issued credit card use.

City and State building codes and administrative rules, code guides and program guides. Review the City and State codes and administrative rules carried out by Development Services. Find all codes, program guides and administrative rules on this page. Review MOUs/IGAs and request a code change.

City of Beaverton website. The Building Division of the Community and Economic Development Department is responsible for issuing building, plumbing, heating / cooling, and electrical permits. This also includes reviewing plans and conducting inspections. Learn more at the City of Beaverton website.

City of Gresham, Oregon website. Urban Design and Planning is committed to serving the needs of Gresham's community, both today and into the future.

Information about the City of Portland and Measure 49 eligible claims.

Learn more about the City of Portland’s Emergency Shelter Approval Process.