Water Development Services

Program

Water Bureau Development Services provides permitting review for main extensions, water services and fire services, in the public right-of-way for residential development, commercial development and public works permits.

Contact

Water Permit Review Staff

Water building permit review & SDC questions

waterpermit@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-7368Option 4

Water Bureau Maintenance & Construction Coordinators

Schedule installation of water service lines 2” and smaller

wbistateshed@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-152624 hr voicemail

Water Service Installation and Scheduling

Schedule installation of service lines 3” & larger; hydrants

waterservice@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-7368Option 5

Related offices, programs, and projects

Portland's city seal and four logos of the infrastructure bureaus: Environmental Services, Parks and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Transportation, and Water.

Connect to City Infrastructure

Concrete dam with lake behind it and surrounded by forest with fall colors on the trees

Water

A colorful, multi-story commercial building on the East end of the Burnside Bridge

Commercial Permits and Inspections

Many houses along the side of the street, with cars parked in front

Water Development Services

Featured content

Residential Meter Request Form

Commercial Water Meter Sizing Form

W-6 fee statement request

Free 15-Minute Appointments for Permit, Code, and Zoning Questions

About hydrant permits for nonpotable use

Backflow prevention and cross-connection control

Request fire flow information

Water development fees and System Development Charges (SDC)

Portland Water Bureau Engineering & Technical Standards Administrative Rule

Separate Water Metering Code Guide

Portland Water Bureau manuals and design standards