Residential Permits and Inspections

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Find out if you need permits for your home improvement project. Get residential permitting application requirements for one and two-family homes. Apply for building permits online.
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Do you need a permit for your home project?

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Common home projects

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

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Start Guide: How to get a permit

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How to fill out a building permit application form

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Drawing a site plan

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Apply for permits

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Check permit status

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Repairing property damage from weather events

Checksheet: Prepare and submit corrections electronically

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Today's Residential Inspections Schedule

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Residential Permit Inspections

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Find public records with Permitting & Development

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Erosion Control

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Construction Noise and Regulations

FIR: Field Issuance Remodel Program

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Check Permit Timelines

Contact

General Inquiries

Portland Permitting & Development
ppd@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7300Our front desk team will be available to answer Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of those hours.
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Residential Inspections

Permitting & Development
PPDinspections@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7388Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
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fax number503-823-7693

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1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Zoning and Land Use

News

Schedule more inspections and get results faster on DevHub

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

News article

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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.

Updated News article

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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.

News article

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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.

News article

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.
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