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Permits

37 permits and applications found

Building and Zoning Permit Application

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A building permit application is required for building permits, site development permits, and zoning permits. Find the electrical permit, mechanical permit, plumbing permit applications, and the simple erosion control requirements form. For Portland and Maywood Park building permits.

Free 15-minute appointments for permit, code, and zoning questions

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Get a free 15-minute appointment to help plan your project. Learn about building codes, zoning rules, and permit requirements before you apply. Meet with staff online, by phone, or in person. Bring your design ideas and property research.

Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Permits

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Apply for a short-term rental permit or conditional use or renew a short-term rental permit. Learn about accessory short-term rental Type A permits and Type B conditional uses. Get permit information for rental units, mother-in-law apartments, renting out bedrooms and basement rentals.

Apply for permits

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Gather permit application requirements and apply for a building permit online with Development Hub PDX (DevHub). Apply for building permits, trade permits, sign permits, and zoning permits.

Change of Use or Change of Occupancy

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A permit is required to document a change of use or change of occupancy classification of a building, even where no alterations are planned or required by the code. Learn more about change of use or change of occupancy. Includes information for small business owners.

Changing a commercial space

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Are you moving into a commercial space, making alterations, or just changing how you'll use it? You'll need a building permit. Depending on your project, you may also need trade permits. Use the navigation menu to find out more about each step.

Commercial Alteration - Tenant Improvement Building Permits & Inspections

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Apply for commercial alteration-tenant improvement building permits and get inspections. Find required applications and forms for TI permits. Get the shell permit acknowledgment statement, life safety forms, the TI permit application form and all drawings requirements for a completed application.

Commercial Mechanical Permits

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Commercial mechanical work in Portland requires a permit. Most projects will need mechanical plans, some do not. Determine what you need, how to apply, and how to keep your project moving.

Commercial New Construction and Addition Permits & Inspections

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Apply for commercial new construction and additions building permits online. Find step-by-step instructions on the commercial permit application process.

Commercial Permit Inspections

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Schedule commercial permit inspections including pre-construction meetings. Find inspector district maps and commercial permit inspector contacts. Learn more about condo permit inspections, apartment inspections, new construction inspections, triplex inspections and more.

Electrical Permits- Commercial

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Any electrical work in a commercial building needs a commercial electrical permit. Apply for a commercial electrical permit. Get the commercial electrical permit and commercial electrical inspection. Find all forms including the electrical permit application.

Emergency Quick Inspection Program (EQUIP)

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After an earthquake, if you're part of EQUIP, you don't have to wait for the City to evaluate your commercial building. EQUIP is a pre-certified building safety evaluation program. Request an invitation to apply.

FCC Shot Clocks and Early Assistance, Tolling, Other Applicant Options

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Get information about FCC Shot Clocks. Learn more about how federal shot clocks affect your project and the application process. Read about personal wireless service facilities and shot clocks, early assistance meetings and voluntary tolling agreements for a personal wireless service facility.

File a Building Code Appeal and Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Code Appeals

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File building code appeals, electrical code appeals, mechanical code and plumbing code appeals. This is a fee-based service that provides a formal response. You can request an alternative way to meet the intent of a code provision. You can also confirm an interpretation of building code language.

Food carts

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A food cart is a mobile unit where food is prepared and sold. The term "food cart" includes all mobile food units such as food trucks, trailers, and vending carts. Vending carts must be on wheels and are typically built on trailers or trucks. Get permits for your food cart or pod.

Lien Reduction Review Program

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City of Portland property owners with liens on their properties due to code enforcement violations can request a lien reduction review. Find out if you can get a lien balance reduced. Learn more about code enforcement liens and how to apply for lien reduction review.

Permit Extension or Reactivation

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Construction, site development, trade, and zoning permits that are expired, voided, or abandoned, request a permit reactivation. For permits about to expire, request a permit extension.

Permit Refunds Online

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Apply for a permit refund online. Request a refund for a permit purchased from the City of Portland. If you bought a building permit and no longer need it, apply for a refund. Get all permit refund instructions online. Find out how much you might get from a permit refund.

Permit Revision

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If you need to make changes to a project after your permit is issued, apply for a permit revision.

Personal Wireless Service Facility Permit Applications

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Apply for a personal wireless service facilities permit. Get all application forms. Find out how to complete your radio frequency (RF) application. Learn more about mutual tolling options for cell phone antennae mounted on buildings and cell towers, TV broadcasting equipment and more.

Plumbing Permits- Commercial

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Apply for a commercial plumbing permit and get a commercial plumbing inspection. Get all forms like the commercial plumbing permit application. Includes information about trade permit extension requests and trade permit reactivation requests. Condo owners doing plumbing work can also start here.

Portable signs (A-boards)

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Portable signs are movable signs that are not attached to a structure or the ground. They're commonly known as A-board signs, sidewalk signs, or portable reader-boards.

Portland Permitting & Development Fee Reductions

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Find out if you are eligible for a fee reduction for a building permit or land use review from Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D). Fee reductions are based on financial hardship. For shelters (short-term, mass, or outdoor shelter projects), fee reductions may also be available.

Pre-Application Conferences

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You need a pre-application conference for all Type III and IV land use reviews before submitting an application. Learn more about pre-application conferences and find out if you need one for your development project.

Project guide for changing a commercial space

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Share information about your project, and we’ll give you information you need to get a permit.

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