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‘Last Gap Round 2’ Funding Opportunity to Be Released Week of April 29, 2024
The Portland Housing Bureau is pleased to announce an upcoming solicitation for Spring 2024.
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Deadline extended: City of Portland seeks experienced plumbers passionate about safety to serve on appeals board
The City of Portland seeks three people to each serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, May 19.
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Exciting updates coming to application process for New Single-Family Residences and Detached ADUs
The City of Portland's Bureau of Development Services is excited to announce significant improvements to its application process for New Single-Family Residences (NSFR) and New Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) permits, set to roll out on Thursday, April 25.
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Notice of Proposed Amendments to Lien Reduction Review Administrative Rule
The purpose of the Lien Reduction Review Administrative Rule is to provide guidance for processing requests to reduce existing liens on properties, resulting from an enforcement action taken pursuant to Portland City Code Section 3.30.040 and Chapter 29.70.
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Portland nears milestone for new permitting bureau, prepares to announce name and structure
Beginning July 1, development permitting will be unified under one bureau within the City of Portland.
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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2024
Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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PBOT Vision Zero April 2024 Newsletter
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Bureau of Development Services proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2024
Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.
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City of Portland recognizes International Noise Awareness Day
As the world comes together to observe International Noise Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 24, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services and Noise Program join the global community in raising awareness about the impact of noise pollution on public health and well-being.
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2023 Ombudsman Annual Report
We're here to make sure City government treats residents and businesses fairly. See what we were up to in 2023.
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Four Development Teams Invited to Submit Proposals to Develop Broadway Corridor Affordable Housing by Portland Housing Bureau
After successfully submitting qualifications for the development of 200-250 affordable homes at Broadway Corridor, Parcel 4A, these teams will compete for an award of up to $60 million in resources from the Portland Housing Bureau.
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PBOT Safe Routes to School April 2024 Newsletter
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Development Services resumes collection of intake fees on small project permits
The COVID-era practice of delaying payment of intake fees until the issuance of a permit is ending.
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News Release: New sidewalk and improved crossings coming to SE 174th Avenue between SE Stark and Main streets
Construction begins this week on the $2.4 million Safe Routes to School project and will last approximately seven months
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Environmental Services requests public comment on proposed changes to administrative rules for user, development, and connection charges
Environmental Services is proposing changes to multiple administrative rules related to user, development, and connection charges. The public can submit comments on the proposed revisions beginning April 1, 2024.
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Are you interested in advising the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee.
The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Thursday, April 25.
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Clean Air Construction Small Grant Open Through 4/5/2024
The Clean Air Construction Small Grant Program for diesel engine retrofit, repower or equipment replacement is now open through April 5th, 2024. This grant is to support firms in converting to new, cleaner technologies and exhaust controls to comply with Clean Air Construction requirements.
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Design, Historic Landmarks commissions highlight exceptional projects and successes in annual reports
Innovative designs and notable achievements in historic preservation were highlighted in State of the City presentations to the City Council on March 13.
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Learn more about recent policy changes to promote new housing
With the recent adoption of the Housing Regulatory Relief and Inclusionary Housing Calibration projects, changes were made to the City of Portland’s Zoning Code and MULTE code to support the construction of needed housing units. These changes may affect development projects currently underway.
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Seeking experienced engineers to advise on structural issues
The City of Portland seeks interested and experienced structural engineers to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Thursday, April 25.
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