Most City offices will be closed Friday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Middle Housing Land Divisions

A middle housing land division (MHLD) allows you to divide a property into separate lots when developing certain housing types. This process is faster and has fewer approval requirements than a standard land division.

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How to apply for a MHLD

To complete a Middle Housing Land Division (MHLD), you must complete and submit three separate applications.

The three applications for an MHLD:

  1. 1. Building permit application

  2. 2. Preliminary Plan Review

  3. 3. Final Plat Review

    • After your preliminary plan is approved, you must submit a final plat for review and approval. Once the final plat is approved and recorded, the land division process is complete.
      Go to: Final Plat for MHLD.
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