Apply for permits

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Gather permit application requirements and apply for a building permit online with Development Hub PDX (DevHub). Apply for building permits, trade permits, sign permits, and zoning permits.
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Before you begin

Prepare your application: Get application requirements and follow the steps on how to get a permit.

Note: Incomplete applications will be rejected. Please make sure you complete all application requirements for your project.


Submit a complete permit application packet

Apply online

Once you have all the application submittal requirements for your project, you are ready to apply for a permit. 

Review our step-by-step guide, Submit Plans Online.

Apply for permits on DevHub

More instructional guides are available on how to use online permitting tools.

NOTE: Some permit types must be submitted by email. Review the list of permit types and find out where to apply for each permit type. 

Apply in-person

Or come to the Development Services Center to apply 

Do you have limited internet access? Do you need help setting up a permit application? 

You may qualify for a 30-minute appointment to submit your application materials and meet with each required review group.

This in-person meeting is at the Development Services Center, 1900 SW Fourth Avenue.

Find out if you qualify to apply in person.


Next step

Check permit status.

Contact

General Inquiries

Portland Permitting & Development
phone number503-823-7300Our front desk team will be available to answer Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of those hours.
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Permitting & Development
phone number503-823-5161Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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