Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.
Inspectors may wear masks for inspections, maintain social distancing
Inspectors from Portland Permitting & Development may choose to wear masks for in-person inspections. Inspectors will wear masks where required or if requested by a property owner, permit applicant or job site manager.
In-person services at Development Services Center available on Tuesdays and Thursdays; virtual appointments available daily
In-person services in the Development Services Center at 1900 SW 4th Ave. are limited to Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Pre-scheduled appointments are needed for most in-person services. 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.
Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) have partnered to adjust the fees for sewer lateral repair (UR) and sewer connection (UC) permits to ensure full cost recovery for this important program.
Effective May 15, 2025, 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.
