Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Economic development

Job creation, business collaboration, building an equitable economy

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News and notices

Accessory Short-Term Rentals: Changes in City rules and enforcement methods needed to increase equity and effectiveness

Portland’s enforcement of accessory short-term rental rules is more punitive than in other cities and may have inequitable impacts. The City’s rules and enforcement methods are flawed. Our investigation recommends changes to reduce harm and increase equity and effectiveness.

Report

Housing along a city street

February Newsletter: Business License Tax Exception, Moda Center Funding, City Club of Portland, & more

Updated News article

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City of Portland Announces New Digital Inclusion Fund Grant Opportunities

Updated News article

News Release: PBOT opens public comment on proposed updates to rules for Automated Vehicles (AVs), encroachments, multimodal incentives and driveways

Updated Press release

Councilor Eric Zimmerman, Mayor Keith Wilson Sponsor Raising Small Business License Tax Exemption

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2026

Press release

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Construction and maintenance

Strategic and planning projects

Today

Safe Ride Home St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2026

Safe Ride Home - Get up to $20 off a taxi ride with paper coupon or $10 off an Uber or Lyft ride with digital coupon for rides starting in Portland. Valid Friday, March 13 through Tuesday, March 17. Valid times are 6 p.m. through 2:30 a.m. each day. While supplies last.

– 6:00 pm – 2:30 am
Community event
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