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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - June 2022

June 17, 2022 10:47 am News article

Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under current zoning code by June 30, 2022

Changes to the City of Portland's zoning code will take effect soon. Learn more about how to submit a permit application if you wish to have the current zoning code apply to your project.

June 7, 2022 1:15 pm News article

Fees for building code appeals to increase July 1, 2022

To help cover the costs of intake, review and approval of building code appeals, and due to the increased complexity of processing appeals (building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and floating structures), the application fees for appeals were increased by the Portland City Council.

June 6, 2022 7:55 am News article

Updates to commercial energy efficiency submittal requirements

In response to new energy efficiency requirements within the 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code, the Bureau of Development Services requires additional information as part of each commercial building permit application for new construction or addition to conditioned space.

June 2, 2022 4:45 pm News article

SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - May 2022

Updated May 18, 2022 1:28 pm News article

Minor Update to PHB Affordable Housing Green Building Policy

May 10, 2022 4:21 pm News article

Information on commercial building permit application for 12350 NE Sandy Blvd.

There has been much interest expressed in a commercial building permit application for a proposed redevelopment of a former Kmart store at 12350 NE Sandy Blvd.

April 28, 2022 4:45 pm News article

PCEF launches High Road Advisory Council

The 11-member advisory body will provide guidance on workforce and contracting issues.

April 26, 2022 10:24 am News article

Statement on issuance of building permit for non-fossil fuel infrastructure at Zenith Energy

This permit, applied for in 2020, is to “install rail infrastructure and pumps to handle renewable fuels and non-fossil fuel infrastructure,” with legally binding requirements on their use.

April 22, 2022 12:30 pm News article

Commissioners Ryan and Mapps and the Permit Improvement Task Force Announce the Permit Timeline Dashboard

The Permit Timeline Dashboard delivers on Commissioners Ryan’s and Mapps’ promise to increase transparency in citywide permitting, use data to guide permit improvement, set measurable goals, and stay accountable to Portlanders.

April 20, 2022 2:30 pm News article

City of Portland, ReBuilding Center partner to provide donated building materials to low-income property owners

“From Excess to Access” program offers construction materials to help property owners meet building codes.

April 8, 2022 9:00 am News article

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - April 2022

April 7, 2022 1:28 pm News article

SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - April 2022

April 7, 2022 1:28 pm News article

DEADLINE EXTENDED: 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 persons to serve in one of two positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, May 1.

Updated April 4, 2022 3:20 pm News article

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Have a passion for enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage? Consider joining the Historic Landmarks Commission

The City of Portland is seeking applications to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due Sunday, May 1.

Updated March 31, 2022 4:30 pm News article

2021 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report

Presenting the latest progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.

March 25, 2022 4:37 pm News article

Environmental Services is moving forward with changes to ENB-4.28 regarding the bureau's financial assistance loan programs

Environmental Services proposes revisions to ENB-4.28 Administrative Rules for Financial Assistance Loan programs, including the income-qualified Safety Net program, to support required connections to the sanitary sewer system and work on private property. The public comment period is now closed.

Updated March 10, 2022 4:30 pm News article

PP&R celebrates our teammates - meet Director Adena Long

This is a profile of PP&R Director Adena Long. It's part of a series that highlights our staff as part of PP&R's commemoration of Black History Month (February).

February 23, 2022 11:05 am News article

New historic resources zoning changes take effect March 1

The Historic Resources Code Project, recently adopted by the City Council, sets new rules for changes to buildings in certain historic areas. Learn more about how these changes may affect development projects.

Updated February 18, 2022 8:15 am News article

Permit applications submitted under the 2014 versions of Oregon Structural Specialty Code or Oregon Residential Specialty Code that have not achieved “Approved to Issue” status expire on Oct. 1, 2022, without further action

Permit applications that normally expire after 180 days of inactivity received automatic extensions due to the pandemic.

Updated February 17, 2022 2:10 pm News article