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News
Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2025
Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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Portland Permitting & Development proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2025
Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.
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Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat
Effective May 15, 2025, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.
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Public Works permits can now use ProjectDox
Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.
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Events
4/28/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda
Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
5/1/25 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
5/5/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda - SPECIAL DATE
SPECIAL DATE
5/12/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
Regularly scheduled Historic Landmarks Commission Hearings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
Past Meetings and Hearings
Noise Review Board Meeting
4/14/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
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