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No administrative appeals to be considered during weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's

This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.

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Experienced with public art? Passionate about urban design and architecture? Join the Design Commission.

The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings, starting as early as April 2026, for four-year terms on the Design Commission. Applications are accepted through Thursday, Nov. 20.

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This is a drawing of a new building with large windows and people gathering both inside and outside.

Help Portland balance neighborhood livability with special events. Join the Noise Review Board.

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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A rendering shows a live concert at Providence Park, with thousands of fans surrounding a stage lit up at night.

Portland's tree code permits and enforcement team joins Permitting & Development

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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New 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code editions took effect Oct. 1

Please take note that previous codes from 2022 will be phased out as of April 1, 2026.

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New dashboards provide enhanced insights into City of Portland’s building permit processes

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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This chart illustrates the average business days taken, by customers and by City of Portland permit review teams, in each of several different types of reviews required for residential building permits over the previous 90 days.

Portland Permitting & Development fees, effective July 1, 2025

Learn more about the fee changes.

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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2025

Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

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Public Works permits can now use ProjectDox

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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Help review and advise on building code decisions; apply by April 27

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 sought on proposed updates to floodplain development requirements

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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Join Permitting & Development at the Small Business Resource Fair

Learn more about how the City of Portland can help small businesses succeed.

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ProjectDox is expanding to include public works permits

This marks the next step in Portland’s continuous efforts to improve the development review process.

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Example of previous PBOT sidewalk infill project on SE Ramona

New and revised Building Official Determinations and Code Guides now available

Four documents describe rules and guidance for seismic benchmarking, helical piles and push piers, shared stormwater facilities, and breweries and distilleries.

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Learn more about best practices for inclusive design and emergency planning

Sign up for a free webinar on Thursday, March 6, sponsored by the ADA National Network and the U.S. Access Board.

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Natalie Didion named new City of Portland Building Official

She replaces Matt Rozzell, who is leaving on Friday, Feb. 7, to become the building codes administrator for Clackamas County.

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This is a photo of Natalie Didion, the City of Portland's Building Official as of February 2025.

Customers share candid assessments of permitting system

The third customer survey in four years highlights areas of satisfaction and needs for continued improvement.

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Are you interested in guiding the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Join the Development Review Advisory Committee.

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Friday, Jan. 10.

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Portland Permitting & Development fees for 2024-25

Learn more about the approved fee changes.

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Wanted: Experienced plumbers passionate about safety

The City of Portland seeks an experienced plumber to serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, July 28.

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This shows a plumber, who is a Black male, fixing a sink trap.
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