Services and Resources for Economic development

The 2040 Portland Freight Plan (2040Freight) will guide PBOT’s work to build and support a safe, equitable, efficient, and sustainable urban freight system.

The 2040 Portland Freight Plan (2040Freight) is an update of the City’s Freight Master Plan adopted by the Portland City Council in 2006 and will guide the Portland Bureau of Transportation strategies to support safe, equitable, efficient, and sustainable urban freight movement in Portland.

The N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy is an initiative by the Portland Housing Bureau to address a legacy of displacement in North and Northeast Portland through investments in new affordable rental housing, opportunities for first-time homebuyers, and home retention programs for longtime residents

Explore affordable housing developments that are currently being built or planned for completion within the next few years.

Portland received $208 million from the U.S. government's American Rescue Plan, giving us the opportunity to make key investments in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession.

Businesses, including vendors and promoters, doing business over a very limited term in Portland must apply for a temporary business license from the City of Portland's Revenue Division.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) through the Portland in the Streets program issues Vending Cart permits to allow vendors to sell food or merchandise using a small mobile cart. Vendors with a permit can vend at specific locations on the public sidewalk.

Investments in our water system today ensure access to clean and safe water for the entire region. We work hard to keep our infrastructure up to date and to prepare for emergencies.

The Consolidated Plan is a five-year strategic plan that sets out a collaborative vision for community development in the Portland area. Learn about the Consolidated Plan and the annual Action Plan.

A list of current franchisees — as defined as any person, public, or private utility or entity granted long term use of the streets within the City of Portland by Portland City Council.

Find current PCEF funding opportunities here. Photo credit #WOCinTech

Information about the Downtown Business Incentive (DBI) credit program, including credit application and other requirements for the DBI credit program with the City of Portland's Revenue Division.

What is fair housing? Learn about the federal, state, and local laws that protect people from illegal housing discrimination.

Portland City Council approved code amendments to provide housing regulatory relief on January 31, 2024, with an effective date of March 1, 2024. This page explains how those amendments impact land use review decisions for residential projects in exemptions, amendments, and extensions.

The Portland Brownfield Program provides technical assistance to anyone who is interested in learning more about a brownfield within Portland or who is working on a project on property where contamination might be an issue. Find resources on this page.

Metro website. Metro works with communities, businesses and residents in the Portland metropolitan area to chart a wise course for the future. Learn more at the Metro website.

The Opportunity Map identifies levels of opportunity in Portland neighborhoods. Using a 5-point scale, the map is based on variables that include childhood education, employment, transportation, access to family wage jobs, and access to community amenities that promote heathy, active living.

We are tracking three audit reports and 11 recommendations within Prosper Portland.