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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

Operating a Business in Portland

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News and Notices

Join Permitting & Development at the Small Business Resource Fair

Learn more about how the City of Portland can help small businesses succeed.

News article


It's cold: Protect your pipes to protect your property and keep the water on.

When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. You can lower your risk by taking steps now to protect your plumbing from cold temperatures and by learning what to do if your pipes freeze or burst.

News article


Ombudsman’s review finds City has partly implemented recommendations to reduce harm of complaint-driven property maintenance enforcement system

The City has taken steps to address the inequitable impacts of property maintenance enforcement, but the complaint-based system continues to harm vulnerable homeowners.

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Construction and Maintenance

Upcoming Events

Portlanders are invited to Envisioning a Reconnected Albina: A Kickoff Celebration

Learn more about the Reconnecting Albina Planning Project (RAPP), meet project staff, and engage with the work to date!

5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Community Event
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Safe Ride Home Saint Patrick's Day 2025

Safe Ride Home - Get up to $20 off a taxi ride with a paper coupon or $10 off an Uber or Lyft ride with a digital coupon for rides starting in Portland city limits. Valid dates are Friday, March 14th through Monday, March 17th. Valid times are 6pm through 2:30 am each day. While supplies last.

6:00 pm 2:30 am
Community Event
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