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Schedule more inspections and get results faster on DevHub

It's easier than ever to schedule an inspection and view results.

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This is an image of the entry screen to Development Hub PDX, the City of Portland's online permitting portal, with the "Inspections" button on the left side highlighted.

Customers share candid assessments of permitting system

The third customer survey in four years highlights areas of satisfaction and needs for continued improvement.

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Engineer writing on blueprints; more plans, a hardhat and a laptop are also on the desk

Deadline extended: Passionate about Portland's historic and architectural heritage? Join the Historic Landmarks Commission.

The City of Portland seeks an interested person to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Monday, Dec. 2.

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3-story red brick building on corner with large black pillars and curved glass windows on upper floor.

No administrative appeals to be considered during weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's 2024-2025

This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.

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Man viewing building code appeal form and open laptop on the file appeal webpage

Are you interested in guiding the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Join the Development Review Advisory Committee.

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of four positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Friday, Jan. 10.

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This photo shows a diverse group of seven people using colored markers to mark up a large diagram.

Notice of Proposed Amendments to Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Enforcement Administrative Rule

The purpose of this rule is to establish a citation-based enforcement process for violations of Portland City Code (PCC) 33.207. This rule applies to any property owner engaged in offering or allowing Type A or Type B accessory short-term rentals as defined in PCC 33.207.

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The front of a historic residence, also known as the Juniper House.

Second set of changes to Portland’s floodplain development went into effect Oct. 1

Learn more about these updates to comply with federal requirements.

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A large flooding body of water digging up the ground next to a house

Portland Permitting & Development fees for 2024-25

Learn more about the approved fee changes.

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Building under construction

Extra erosion control measures are required starting in October

The rainy season is coming. For seven months, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.

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This photo illustrates measures taken to control erosion on a development site, notably the presence of hay and plastic sheeting to prevent the loss of dirt and sediment at a site.

New rules take effect Oct. 1 to improve short-term rentals

These updates better enable the City of Portland to act against short-term rental hosts who violate the City’s rules. They also make the application and reporting processes easier for hosts.

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