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Permit Improvement Project

Project
Community and Economic Development
The objective of this project is to improve policies and processes for receiving construction permits citywide.
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Code Alignment Project

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Background on the Permit Improvement Project

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Check Permit Timelines

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Contact

Terri Theisen

Permitting Improvement Strategy Manager
terri.theisen@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-865-6840
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Related offices, programs, and projects

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Permitting & Development

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Connecting to the Sewer

Inspector Jerome Perryman performs an industrial worksite inspection

Fire Permits and Inspections

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Connect to City Infrastructure

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Trees and Development

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Water Development Services

News

July 2025 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.

Newsletter

New residential decks page simplifies steps for seeking a permit

The new web page design streamlines content, providing step-by-step instructions.

News article

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