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Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal
Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal
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.
A temporary exemption of system development charges for new housing units, beginning last August, is helping permits get issued and construction started.
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Permitting & Development’s Land Use Services division is pleased to partner with Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business at its monthly community office hours to offer helpful information about how the City’s zoning rules affect small businesses.
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The rainy season is coming. For seven months, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.
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Please take note that previous codes from 2022 will be phased out as of April 1, 2026.
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Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.
Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.
Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.
Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.
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