Portland and the federal government
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
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.
Permits for newly created housing units issued from Aug. 15, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2028, may be exempt from system development charges under certain conditions.
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