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Portland City Council unanimously commits to consolidate city permitting

The Council seeks the creation of “a consolidated single permitting entity… with clear authority, responsibility and accountability.”

August 30, 2023 1:00 pm News article

Audit Update: The Office of Management and Finance has addressed most City credit card risks; purchase of gift cards prohibited until City policy is in place

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, City credit card use slowed during pandemic but exposes underlying risks.

August 30, 2023 12:01 am News article

Interim Director Molly C. Rogers announces her departure from the Portland Housing Bureau

Molly C. Rogers, the Interim Director of the Portland Housing Bureau, has announced her resignation. She has accepted the position of Director of Housing Services for Washington County. Interim Director Rogers’ last day the Bureau will be September 8, 2023.

August 18, 2023 3:53 pm News article

A smoother street is coming to NE 33rd Avenue, from NE Knott to NE Columbia, from Monday Aug. 7 through late September

Closures and detours be in place -- during work hours only -- in six phases, about a week at a time, from south to north, along a 2-mile corridor

Updated August 14, 2023 4:02 pm Traffic Advisory

Portland's Housing Bond July 2023 Newsletter

The July 2023 edition of our Portland's Housing Bond Newsletter. A letter from Commissioner Rubio - Funding Swap Between Two Projects - The Joyce opens - Major Milestones Abound - Charting Bond progress

July 19, 2023 1:40 pm Newsletter

Share your ideas on updates to floodplain development requirements

The City of Portland seeks comments on proposed updates to regulations governing development in floodplains. These changes aim to reduce future flood risks and ensure that homes and businesses located in flood-prone areas continue to qualify for federal flood insurance and disaster relief funds.

Updated July 17, 2023 2:30 pm News article

PBOT begins construction on NE/SE 7th Avenue Neighborhood Greenway

Construction impacts will continue through August and include intermittent lane closures, parking restrictions and traffic delays

July 10, 2023 3:36 pm Traffic Advisory

Audit Update: Council’s legislative changes helped the Portland Clean Energy Fund put management systems in place

This is a one-year follow-up to our 2022 report Portland Clean Energy Fund: Additional steps needed to implement voter-approved program.

July 5, 2023 12:01 am News article

HOLTE Program Announcement: Annual cap renews July 1

Submit applications starting July 5, 2023 at 8:00am.

July 3, 2023 4:30 pm News article

Two Upcoming Funding Opportunities Announced for 2023

Announcement of the upcoming 2023 Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation and a Request for Proposals or Qualifications for the Broadway Corridor.

July 3, 2023 10:42 am News article

Notice of Proposed Administrative Rule for Intake and Fees for Land Use Processes and Other Planning Services

The purpose of this Administrative Rule is to establish guidelines for fee charges, refunds and waivers for Land Use Services in relation to land use processes and other planning services and establish the guidelines for intake of applications for land use processes and other planning services.

Updated July 3, 2023 8:45 am Public notice

PBOT Safe Routes to School June Newsletter

Updated June 28, 2023 4:29 pm Newsletter

Fulton Park Water Mains Replacement Update: June 2023

Read our June 2023 e-newsletter update to find more about our Fulton Park Water Mains Replacement Project.

June 23, 2023 12:09 pm Newsletter

Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

June 22, 2023 6:12 pm News article

Interested in helping guide the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee

The City of Portland is seeking interested land use planning professionals to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, July 30.

June 22, 2023 3:00 pm News article

Portland Bureau of Transportation: Process in place to ensure capital projects meet specifications, but there were ways around it

Transportation had a formal process to document inspections before making payments, but staff were able to work around steps. Supervisors didn’t have procedures to identify allowable exceptions. We make recommendations to ensure staff follow the process and that supervisors are aware of exceptions.

June 22, 2023 12:00 am Report

Enhanced dashboard provides greater transparency, predictability for building permit review

As part of ongoing efforts to improve the City of Portland’s permitting processes, the Portland Permit Metric Dashboard is updated to offer information that helps customers understand the average times involved in different phases of the permit review process.

June 21, 2023 12:00 pm News article

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

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

Updated June 16, 2023 8:45 am News article

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

Learn more about the new fees.

Updated June 16, 2023 8:35 am News article

Bond Funds Reallocated Between Two Projects; Metro Bond Project Withdrawal

To bring affordable homes online sooner, the 149-unit Barbur Apartments have switched from Portland Housing Bond to Metro Housing Bond funding; 149 units in hollywoodHUB have switched from Portland to Metro Bond funding. All unit counts remain the same. The Alcena will not move forward.

June 13, 2023 9:03 am News article