Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal
In-person services at Development Services Center available on Tuesdays and Thursdays; virtual appointments available daily
Services in the Development Services Center at 1900 SW 4th Ave. are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited services are available to walk-in customers; appointments are recommended.Many building permit services are available online 24 hours a day. Learn more.
Find information about commercial development in Portland, including commercial permits and inspections. Get applications, forms and helpful information for a commercial development project. Get in touch with someone who works with major commercial projects or FPP, the Facilities Permit Program.
Each May, building code professionals around the world promote Building Safety Month. Organized by the International Code Council, Building Safety Month seeks to raise awareness about the importance of building safety and of modern and updated building codes.
Permitting & Development is proposing changes to several of its fees for the coming fiscal year due to increased costs for labor, materials and other services. Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.
Effective Friday, May 15, 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.
The purpose of this administrative rule is to guide the implementation of temporary System Development Charge (SDC) exemptions for residential housing projects within the City of Portland. Public comments on this draft rule will be accepted through noon on Monday, May 11.
