Mission
Portland Permitting & Development promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.
Goals
To meet the needs of our community, we pursue the following goals:
- Support community vitality and protect life, property, and natural resources by promoting compliance with applicable codes and regulations
- Provide cooperative and responsive internal and external customer service
- Process all Bureau functions efficiently
- Create a collaborative workplace that promotes mutual respect through trust, fairness and open communication
- Support continual professional growth of the workforce and organization through education, technology and diversity
Values
- Dedication to serving the public
- Pride in our work
- Care for the long-term viability of our community
- Recognition of worth, quality and importance of each employee and member of the community
- Support of continual learning, education and innovation
Equity Commitment
Portland Permitting & Development is committed to the elimination of racism and discriminatory practices in our services and in our workplace because we understand the positive value of equitable systems. View our Equity Commitment Statement:
Contact Us
General inquiries
- 503-823-7300
- 711 Oregon Relay Service
- ppd@portlandoregon.gov
- Contact PP&D managers or supervisors
- List of all PP&D department phone numbers
Need help? Schedule a 15-minute appointment
You can book a free 15-minute appointment with us. Get help with the permit process, zoning requirements, building codes, and more. Language access is available. Learn more about 15-minute appointments and schedule an appointment online.
Visit us
Address
1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 5000, Portland, OR 97201
View additional information about this location and the services available in the Development Services Center.
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PP&D organizational chart
Director Eric Kutch
Eric Kutch brings extensive leadership and operational experience in municipal permitting, construction management and building safety. He has led large, multidisciplinary teams within one of the nation's busiest permitting environments, overseeing complex regulatory functions and driving major organizational improvements. His background includes modernizing plan review operations, advancing customer-centric service delivery, and implementing data-informed decision-making across programs that support residential and commercial development.
Throughout his career, Eric has strengthened cross-department collaboration, elevated performance management through transparent key performance indicators and service level agreements, and championed innovative strategies to improve permitting timelines and regulatory compliance. He has been recognized for launching initiatives such as the 30-Day Residential Permitting Program, the One-Stop Review Program, and the After-Hours Review Program, efforts that improved permit turnaround times, enhanced customer service, and supported broader housing and economic development goals.
Eric is an ICC (International Code Council) Certified Building Official and has held leadership roles in both the public and private sectors, bringing deep experience in construction processes, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Former Interim Director David Kuhnhausen's Calendar