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Learn more about phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.
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Learn more about the upcoming fee changes.
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Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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The City of Portland is seeking interested persons who wish to apply to serve a three-year term on the River Community Advisory Committee. Applications are accepted through Sunday, June 21.
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Three Building Official Determinations (BODs) were issued to provide answers about the application of building codes and outline optional alternatives.
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The purpose of this administrative rule is to guide the implementation of temporary System Development Charge (SDC) exemptions for residential housing projects within the City of Portland. Public comments on this draft rule will be accepted through noon on Monday, May 11.
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The City of Portland’s Permit Center, located at 1900 SW Fourth Ave., is now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 4 p.m. for in-person 15-minute appointments, to perform basic permit research, and to pay fees.
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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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This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.
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The City of Portland seeks interested community members to serve a three-year term on the Noise Review Board. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Nov. 30.
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The City of Portland is continuing to evolve to provide residents with effective delivery of services. This transition, directed by city council, is a part of that effort.
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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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In response to customer feedback, Portland Permitting & Development is unveiling updated dashboards that illustrate the time involved in issuing different types of permits. These dashboards show progress in improving permit review timelines and inform discussions about further progress.
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Learn more about the fee changes.
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Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.
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Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.
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The City of Portland seeks one member and up to three alternates to each serve a three-year term on the Building Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, April 27.
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Comments are due by Tuesday, March 25. An updated proposal is expected to be presented to the Portland City Council later this spring.
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Learn more about how the City of Portland can help small businesses succeed.
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This marks the next step in Portland’s continuous efforts to improve the development review process.
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