Permit Improvement Project

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The Permit Improvement Project's mission is to improve policies and processes for receiving construction permits citywide. If you need assistance with your permit, please contact the Customer Success Team at https://www.portland.gov/bds/development-permit-processes/report-problem.
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Permit Improvement Project

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Current PIP Projects

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Permit Data & Metrics

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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Development Services (BDS)

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Connecting to the Sewer

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Fire Permits and Inspections

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Public Works

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Water Development Services

News

Development Services, Fire and Rescue to launch pilot for reviewing solar permit applications

This three-month effort seeks to streamline evaluations of residential solar panel installations requiring engineering reviews.

News article

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Events

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am – 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am – 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am – 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am – 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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