Find licensed contractors in Portland

Portland Permitting and Development reviews and inspects construction projects on private property. We inspect for compliance with State Building Codes and local City Codes, such as the Zoning Code. Construction contractors perform work on permits issued by Portland Permitting and Development.

Get more information about contractors:

• The Better Business Bureau has a list of Portland contractors and home builders.
• Search for licensed contractors at the State of Oregon Contractor Board website. 
• The State of Oregon Contractor License Search has an index of licensed contractors. You can also find out if a contractor has any outstanding issues. 

Read more about development and permit processes: 

• Development & Permit Processes
• Contractor License Requirements
• Permitting and Other Bureaus
• Plan Review Groups
• Report a Problem
• Step 1: Research
• Step 2: What You Can Do
• Step 3: What You Need
• Step 4: Getting Your Permit
• Step 5: Inspections
• Who Can Cancel a Permit?