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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.
In-person services in the Development Services Center at 1900 SW 4th Ave. will be limited due to some closures during the holidays. Pre-scheduled appointments are needed for most in-person services. Many building permit services are available online 24 hours a day. Learn more.
You may have specific design details that are not finalized. You can still apply for a building permit. A deferred submittal allows you to submit those details for review later. Learn more about Deferred submittal guidelines.
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