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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.

State building officials bestow top honors on Portland development review professional

Natalie Didion with Portland Permitting & Development named Plans Examiner of the Year

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City of Portland lauds impressive results in erosion control and prevention

Portland Permitting & Development expresses appreciation to customers who, since Feb. 1, achieved 99 percent compliance with the City’s updated erosion control requirements.

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This photo shows temporary barriers in place to control erosion on a construction site.

Wanted: Experienced plumbers passionate about safety

The City of Portland seeks an experienced plumber to serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, July 28.

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This shows a plumber, who is a Black male, fixing a sink trap.

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.

Planned outage of ProjectDox for system upgrade and cloud transition

To enhance service efficiency and expand its use, ProjectDox, the digital document management system used for reviewing development permits, will undergo a planned outage from Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. to Sunday, July 21, at 11:59 p.m.

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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 seeks experienced electricians passionate about safety to serve on appeals board

The City of Portland seeks four qualified people to serve on the Electrical Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, June 2.

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This photo shows a black female electrician working inside a cabinet with multiple connections.

New pre-approved ADU plans now available

Development Services is pleased to offer plans for detached ADUs that meet certain building code requirements. They also support the City’s housing goals and the bureau’s equity goals. Homeowners considering building a detached ADU can use these free plans and save time in the permitting process.

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This photo depicts a small accessory dwelling unit surrounded by trees and other vegetation.

Exciting updates rolled out to application process for New Single-Family Residences and Detached ADUs

The City of Portland's Bureau of Development Services is excited to announce significant improvements to its application process for New Single-Family Residences (NSFR) and New Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) permits, rolled out on Thursday, April 25.

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Front view of an inviting home in Portland

Deadline extended: City of Portland seeks experienced plumbers passionate about safety to serve on appeals board

The City of Portland seeks three people to each serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, May 19.

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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2024

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

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The inside of the reservoir. It has the collums to hold up the roof, with no roof yet. There are two workers working on the details of the collums structural integrity.

Development Services resumes collection of intake fees on small project permits

The COVID-era practice of delaying payment of intake fees until the issuance of a permit is ending.

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Development Services Center at 1900 SW 4th Ave.

Are you interested in advising the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee.

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Thursday, April 25.

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Group photo of people wearing hard hats and safety vests at a deconstruction site

Learn more about recent policy changes to promote new housing

With the recent adoption of the Housing Regulatory Relief and Inclusionary Housing Calibration projects, changes were made to the City of Portland’s Zoning Code and MULTE code to support the construction of needed housing units. These changes may affect development projects currently underway.

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Image of a large multifamily building in Kenton with cars parked out front.

Seeking experienced engineers to advise on structural issues

The City of Portland seeks interested and experienced structural engineers to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Thursday, April 25.

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

Changes to the City’s Floodplain Development Code took effect March 1

Learn more about these updates to comply with federal requirements and maintain available discounts on flood insurance rates.

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

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.

New residential codes took effect Oct. 1, 2023

Learn more about phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.

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