Services and Resources for Construction and development

Get help with a new project proposal in the City of Portland. Find the early assistance application and review a land use fee schedule.

The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is the leading non-profit membership organization that connects those dedicated to reducing earthquake risk.

Learn more about the Electrical Code Board of Appeal members.

Apply for a commercial electrical permit. Get the commercial electrical permit and commercial electrical inspection. Find all forms for a commercial electrical permit including the electrical permit application. Any electrical work in a commercial building needs a commercial electrical permit.

Apply for electrical permits online. Get the electrical permit application or a service/reconnect permit. Find out how to get an electrical permit for a 1–2 family home and schedule an inspection. Review what you need to install new outlets or light fixtures, run new wiring or update a fuse box.

Learn more about Oregon Residential Specialty Code R310.

Environmental Services has completed repairing a 20-inch diameter pressurized pipe at the base of the Columbia Slough bike/pedestrian bridge north of the Columbia Blvd Wastewater Treatment Plant. Repair of the aging pipe protects public health and the environment.

Learn how to locate and use your emergency water shut-off valve so you can quickly turn off your water if your pipes burst.

The city's policy regarding encroachments in the public right-of-way. Access the Encroachment Permit application and find out about the Encroachment Permit review process.

Find manuals, standards, and other technical resources to use when working on sewer, stormwater, and watershed projects within the City of Portland.

This page contains the requirements and forms needed to apply for a permit to perform test bores, pavement cores, potholing, general excavations, as well as decommissioning or removing underground storage tanks or monitoring wells within City of Portland public right-of-way.

Learn more about the City of Portland's environmental review process. Get the land use review application and the early assistance application.

The CAD tools and templates found on this page are intended for use with sewer, stormwater, and watershed restoration capital improvement projects for the City of Portland. These templates and tools are maintained by Environmental Services.

Doing business with Environmental Services can be a lucrative and rewarding venture. The bureau works with businesses interested in responding to bids or contract opportunities with an emphasis on outreach and support for disadvantaged, service disabled veteran, minority and women-owned businesses.

The City of Portland is deeply committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the contracting process. We believe that when barriers for participation are met with equitable solutions, our city thrives. Find out how your business may qualify for equity-based certification below.

Learn more about erosion control requirements and inspections to make sure dirt, mud, rocks and sediment don't leave a construction site.

Get an estimate for your City of Portland building permit. Find out how much it costs to build a new building. Review building permit fees, other fees, system development charges and trade permit fees.

A collection of evaluation reports for various Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) traffic safety projects organized by roadway reorganizations, speed limit reductions, and quick-builds, among others.

The FPP program is designed to serve customers that perform on-going interior tenant improvements and where facility maintenance, upgrades and renovations are frequent. The program is available to owners of buildings, building management companies and their tenants.

Frequently asked questions about the Facility Permit Program.