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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.
Schedule a free 15-minute meeting with a construction, zoning and development expert. Ask questions about building permit submittal requirements and zoning. Get help with the permit process, ask zoning requirements questions, building codes and more. Language access is available.
About Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D)
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Read about the mission, goals, values, and equity commitment of Portland Permitting & Development. Get information about visiting PP&D, our operating plan, and the Portland Permitting & Development organizational chart. Review the Director's calendar.
ProjectDox Reports are a quick and easy way to find out information about a specific project. They can be accessed via the Reports tab in the project and downloaded to Excel or PDF so they can be shared with others.
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.
Learn about accessory short-term rentals (ASTR) when you have 3-5 bedrooms to rent out. Get all required forms for ASTR Type B Conditional Use Reviews for rental units, mother-in-law apartments, renting out part of your home, renting out a bedroom, and basement units.
Learn more about what is required to apply for and operate an accessory short-term rental (ASTR).
Get permit application forms, brochures, handouts, and more forms from Portland Permitting & Development. Search the list of sample site plans like the sample basement plan, drawings, and submittal requirements.
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.
Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint
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Learn more about cleaning up asbestos and lead paint in the City of Portland. Find out how to report concerns to the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and the Oregon Health Authority.
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (OCCB) has helpful information about becoming licensed, including applications. Generally, Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed.
Building Code Guide 03-10: Adhesive Anchors
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Building Code Guide 04-10: Corridor Alcoves
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Building Code Guide 12-10: FRP Screening
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Building Code Guide 13-10: Type III Code Guide
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Building Code Guide 17-10: Drywell Location
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Building Code Guide 17-11: Seismic Certification
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Building Code Guide 22-10: Office Spaces
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Building Code Guide 23-11: URM Seismic Retrofits
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