City rate increases go into effect on July 1

Rates and fees pay for the vital services Portlanders rely on every day, like water, sewers, streets, parks and garbage pickup. Rate and fee increases support operations, repair and replacement to keep our city safe and sustainable. Here's a summary for fiscal year 2025-26.

June 27, 2025 4:48 pm News article

Notice of Permanent Administrative Rule - Transient Lodging Facilities

The purpose of this administrative rule is to guide implementation of Chapter 24.31 of Portland City Code. This chapter governs transient lodging facilities within the City of Portland.

Updated June 17, 2025 2:25 pm Public notice

New residential decks page simplifies steps for seeking a permit

The new web page design streamlines content, providing step-by-step instructions.

June 17, 2025 11:40 am News article

Exceptional design in new buildings highlighted in annual State of City reports

Design Commission and Historic Landmarks Commission reports feature innovative new structures that complement surrounding neighborhoods and revere historic context.

June 16, 2025 5:00 pm News article

Fees for sewer lateral repair and connection permits increasing July 1

Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) have partnered to adjust the fees for sewer lateral repair (UR) and sewer connection (UC) permits to ensure full cost recovery for this important program.

June 11, 2025 3:45 pm News article

Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2025

Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

Updated May 29, 2025 3:30 pm News article

Portland Permitting & Development fees will change, effective July 1, 2025

Learn more about the fee changes.

Updated May 29, 2025 3:30 pm News article

City Updates Citation Procedure and Short-Term Rental Fees

Fines and fees will increase by 5-6% and can stack with multiple violations up to the current maximum of $26,201.

May 27, 2025 4:17 pm Press release

Reflection from the City's Partners in Home Repair Event

Staff from across the City of Portland and community partners came together for the ‘Partners in Home Repair’ event, which offered an opportunity to share resources and knowledge, and to make new connections.

May 21, 2025 3:02 pm Blog post

Residential batch permits now reviewed through ProjectDox

Permits for three or more one- or two-family residential dwellings, submitted on the same plan set at one time, are now evaluated in the City's online plan review system to improve the customer experience.

May 14, 2025 4:00 pm News article

Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat

Effective May 15, 2025, construction activities may begin at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday without a noise variance when the temperature predicted by the National Weather Service is expected to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit by 3 p.m.

April 16, 2025 6:00 pm News article

Public Works permits can now use ProjectDox

Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.

April 14, 2025 10:20 am News article

Summary of findings for recent Zenith Energy code compliance case

April 10, 2025 12:00 pm News article

Help review and advise on building code decisions; apply by April 27

The City of Portland seeks one member and up to three alternates to each serve a three-year term on the Building Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, April 27.

March 25, 2025 10:15 am News article

Portland Hearings Office approves land use review application submitted by PGE

The City of Portland Hearings Office has approved Portland General Electric’s (PGE) land use review application for transmission line expansion and upgrades in Forest Park and at the Harborton Substation.

March 11, 2025 11:48 am News article

Comments sought on proposed updates to floodplain development requirements

Comments are due by Tuesday, March 25. An updated proposal is expected to be presented to the Portland City Council later this spring.

March 4, 2025 3:10 pm News article

Join Permitting & Development at the Small Business Resource Fair

Learn more about how the City of Portland can help small businesses succeed.

February 14, 2025 2:30 pm News article

ProjectDox is expanding to include public works permits

This marks the next step in Portland’s continuous efforts to improve the development review process.

February 14, 2025 12:20 pm News article

New and revised Building Official Determinations and Code Guides now available

Four documents describe rules and guidance for seismic benchmarking, helical piles and push piers, shared stormwater facilities, and breweries and distilleries.

February 12, 2025 1:00 pm News article

ProjectDox upgrade coming Feb. 24; brief outage expected

A new viewer will offer enhanced functionality and a better user experience. ProjectDox will be unavailable starting Friday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. to prepare for the upgrade.

February 12, 2025 11:00 am News article