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Empowered Communities Program

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Community and Economic Development
The Empowered Communities Program supports residential, commercial, and arts and culture clients that need help with the building permit process. Check individual programs for eligibility requirements.
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Arts & Culture Empowerment Program

Empowered Neighborhoods Program

Small Business Empowerment Program *Not accepting new applications*

Request for Architecture, Trades and Construction Volunteers

Contact

Small Business Empowerment Program

Permitting & Development
empowered@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-7300Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Commercial Permits and Inspections

Permitting & Development

Residential Permits and Inspections

Solar Energy Development

Zoning and Land Use

Past meetings and hearings

Open house for Development Review Advisory Committee recruitment

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