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Help Portland balance neighborhood livability with special events. Join the Noise Review Board.

The City of Portland seeks interested community members to serve a three-year term on the Noise Review Board. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Nov. 30.

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A rendering shows a live concert at Providence Park, with thousands of fans surrounding a stage lit up at night.

Portland Permitting & Development fees, effective July 1, 2025

Learn more about the fee changes.

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This is a photo of the construction of the new Multnomah County Courthouse.

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.

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Worker deconstructing house roof.

Portland Permitting & Development fees for 2024-25

Learn more about the approved fee changes.

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Portland Permitting & Development launches

To better coordinate services, the City of Portland combines development review teams from five bureaus to form a unified building permit department.

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This photo shows sewer construction workers digging a trench in the street on Hawthorne Blvd.

Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat

Effective May 15, 2024, 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.

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Worker deconstructing house roof.

City of Portland recognizes International Noise Awareness Day

As the world comes together to observe International Noise Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 24, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services and Noise Program join the global community in raising awareness about the impact of noise pollution on public health and well-being.

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This photo shows a black man at a construction site with arms folded and wearing ear protection.

Interested in balancing neighborhood livability with special events? Apply to serve on the Noise Review Board.

The City of Portland seeks two interested persons, including a construction professional, to serve three-year terms on the Noise Review Board. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, June 2.

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A few musical performers stand in front of a crowd at dusk in an outdoor park. The crowd is lighting the performers with their mobile phones.

Deadline extended: Interested in improving neighborhood livability while supporting special events? Apply to serve on the Noise Review Board.

The City of Portland seeks an interested construction professional to serve a three-year term on the Noise Review Board. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Feb. 18.

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Maintenance Operations team going over plans during ADA ramp construction in North Portland.

Bureau of Development Services fee changes, effective July 1, 2023

Learn more about the new fees.

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Interested in helping improve neighborhood livability while supporting special events? Apply to serve on the Noise Review Board

The City of Portland seeks interested persons to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Noise Review Board. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Wednesday, June 28.

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Large concert from crowd view with white stage lights

Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat

Effective May 15, 2023, 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.

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Worker deconstructing house roof.

City of Portland Liquor, Cannabis and Noise programs move to Development Services

This realignment, effective April 1, results from the ongoing restructuring of bureaus and offices following voters’ approval of Ballot Measure 26-228 in November 2022.

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Photo of a bar. The photograph shows clean glasses stacked, cocktail shakers and shelves of liquor

Is Pandemic Recovery a Bit Noisy?

To help businesses and restaurants run successfully outdoors while maintaining goodwill with neighbors, the Noise Program has created a resource to explain the City of Portland’s noise code.

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Noise Review Board Recruiting a New Advisory Body Member

The City of Portland's Noise Review Board is now recruiting a new member to join the board. Applications due Friday, July 9, 2021.

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Noise Review Board Currently Recruiting New Members!

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