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Report a property code violation

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Report code violations like construction work without permits, empty homes, unpermitted businesses or disabled vehicles on private property. File complaints about property maintenance danger or nuisances, zoning violations and more to the City of Portland. Check the status of a reported violation.
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Report a code violation online

To get started with your report, fill out the form below.

Your information is confidential and will not be made public. 

Report a violation below

Check the status of a report

Check PortlandMaps to find information on the progress of a case. The Portland Maps website has all the information the City has related to a reported violation.

Check on a reported violation

Call to report a violation

To report a violation by phone or to check the status of a report by phone, call the Property and Compliance Help Line. 

For a list of City phone numbers to call, check the related Report a Code Violation page.

Fees

You can also review the Enforcement Fee and Penalty Schedule. 

Code Enforcement Fee Waiver Application380.89 KB

Please choose the option that best fits the issue(s) you are reporting. You only need to submit one report per property.

What type of concern are you trying to report?
Examples: yard is overgrown, unsafe conditions, or a poorly maintained building.
Examples: short-term rentals, running a business, or someone living in a space that isn't approved for housing.
Examples: work without permits or the size or location of buildings or fences.

Next Steps

This issue should be reported using a different form.

Items blocking the street, sidewalk, or right-of-way should be reported using the Report a Right-of-Way Obstruction form.

Next Steps

This issue should be reported using a different form.

Noise concerns should be reported using the Report a Noise Concern form.

Next Steps

The City cannot assist with this issue.

Property line disputes, boundary disagreements, and damage caused by neighbors are civil matters between property owners. The City of Portland does not have jurisdiction over these issues.

You may want to:

  • Contact a surveyor to establish property boundaries
  • Consult with a real estate attorney
  • Consider mediation services

If you believe there is a code violation separate from the property dispute, please go back and select the appropriate category above.

Is the concern located on private property, such as a residence, school, or business?
Are you the owner of the property?

Next Steps

Another resource may be better for your concern.

Trash, debris, or illegal dumping concerns that are not on private property would be better reported first through another form or resource. To help you continue to navigate to the appropriate place, please try utilizing our Report Trash navigational webtool. 

Please note that indicating that your concern in some way relates to private property, you may be redirected to this Report a Concern about a Property or Business webform. Please don't hesitate to contact PDX 311 by calling 311 or (503) 823-4000 if you have any questions or would like to report your concern through a representative.

Next Steps

Property owners are responsible for addressing concerns on their property. If you would like assistance, please call 311 or (503) 823-4000 so staff can help you connect to potential resources.

Can this issue be seen from the street or public sidewalk?
Do you have legal access to this property?
May a Code Enforcement inspector access the property for inspection?
Search for an address, cross streets, park, or community center. Or use the map to pick a location.
If this location has a name, such as a business or public building, please enter it here.
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Your contact information

In order for a case to be considered, your full name and valid contact details must be provided.

Begin typing to see a list of possible address matches in the Portland metro area, then select one. If there is a unit number, enter it separately in the Unit Number field.
Confidentiality waiver
It is City policy to keep the information you provide on this form confidential for the purposes of fulfilling your request. The City will also attempt to keep your information confidential in the event someone requests it be released as a public record under Oregon Public Records Law. If you would prefer to waive this confidentiality, please select that option below.

Contact

Property Compliance Help Line

Permitting & Development
codec@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-2633Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Topics

Construction and development
Rent or own property

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