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Building and Zoning Permit Application

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A building permit application is required for building permits, site development permits, and zoning permits. Find the electrical permit, mechanical permit, plumbing permit applications, and the simple erosion control requirements form. For Portland and Maywood Park building permits.

Free 15-minute appointments for permit, code, and zoning questions

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Get a free 15-minute appointment to help plan your project. Learn about building codes, zoning rules, and permit requirements before you apply. Meet with staff online, by phone, or in person. Bring your design ideas and property research.

About Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D)

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Read about the mission, goals, values, and equity commitment of Portland Permitting & Development. Get information about visiting PP&D, our operating plan, and the Portland Permitting & Development organizational chart. Review the Director's calendar.

Accessing Your Project Reports in ProjectDox

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ProjectDox Reports are a quick and easy way to find out information about a specific project. They can be accessed via the Reports tab in the project and downloaded to Excel or PDF so they can be shared with others.

Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning requirements

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Where can you put an accessory dwelling unit? Find zoning requirements for ADUs to ensure compliance with local regulations. Learn about the rules in the Portland Zoning Code.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

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Apply for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permit online before you convert a home or garage or build an ADU. Learn about ADU inspections for in-law units, rental units, and adding another dwelling. Get all forms for an ADU permit application and apply online.

Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) Permits

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Apply for a short-term rental permit or conditional use or renew a short-term rental permit. Learn about accessory short-term rental Type A permits and Type B conditional uses. Get permit information for rental units, mother-in-law apartments, renting out bedrooms and basement rentals.

Accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A Permits - 1-2 Bedrooms

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Learn about applying for and renewing accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type A permits for one or two bedrooms.

Accessory short-term rental (ASTR) Type B Conditional Uses - 3-5 Bedrooms

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Learn about accessory short-term rentals (ASTR) when you have 3-5 bedrooms to rent out. Get all required forms for ASTR Type B Conditional Use Reviews for rental units, mother-in-law apartments, renting out part of your home, renting out a bedroom, and basement units.

Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits (ASTR) - Read Before You Apply

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Learn how to apply for and operate an accessory short-term rental (ASTR).

Add View Only members in ProjectDox

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View Only access allows your team to review markups and comments in ProjectDox.

Adding Windows or Replacing Windows

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Learn more about when you need a permit to add or replace a window. Building Code requirements for windows in single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and detached accessory dwelling units. Need information about window permits in Portland, start here. (Also known as Brochure 10)

Administrative Board Appeal Process, Review, Reconsiderations

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Learn about the building code appeal review process. For electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals, find out how the review and reconsideration process works. Find the Board of Appeals (Big Board) process information.

Adult care home inspection permits

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Learn more about what you need to apply for an adult care home permit in City of Portland. Learn about required inspection for Adult Foster Care Homes.

Affordable Housing Construction Excise Tax Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Learn more about the City of Portland's Affordable Housing Construction Excise Tax, what it pays for, and how it is applied.

All PP&D Applications, Brochures, Forms and Sample Site Plans

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Get permit application forms, brochures, handouts, and more forms from Portland Permitting & Development. Search the list of sample site plans like the sample basement plan, drawings, and submittal requirements.

Allowing popup windows in ProjectDox

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ProjectDox works in all internet browsers if you allow popup windows. These instructions explain how to allow popups in the four most common internet browsers.

Applicant ProjectDox quick start guide

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Use this applicant quick start guide to get started with ProjectDox.

Apply for a Board or a Commission

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Apply online for membership on a Portland Permitting & Development board or commission.

Apply for a Public Works Alternative Review

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How to apply for a public works alternative review for your development project. The City’s process for evaluating alternatives to full standard frontage improvements when they are infeasible or impractical.

Apply for a UC Permit for Lateral Connections to the Public Sewer System

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Apply for and receive your UC Permit by email. Environmental Services issues UC Permits that are required for private lateral connections to public sewer laterals or mains. See the Guide to UR and UC Permits for more details.

Apply for a UR Permit for Lateral Repair in Right-of-Way or Public Easement

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Apply for and receive a UR Permit by email. Environmental Services issues UR Permits for lateral repairs in the right-of-way (ROW), typically from property line to curb. See the Guide to UR and UC Permits for more details. Development Services issues permits for private property sewer work.

Apply for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) System Development Charge (SDC) Waiver

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Learn more about the ADU system development charge (SDC) waiver program. Apply for an SDC waiver for your ADU. Short-term rentals are not eligible for this program.

Apply for Land Use Reviews and Final Plat Applications

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Learn more about land use review and final plat applications in the City of Portland. Find out where to send your application.

Apply for permits

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Gather permit application requirements and apply for a building permit online with Development Hub PDX (DevHub). Apply for building permits, trade permits, sign permits, and zoning permits.

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