Portland's tree code permits and enforcement team joins Permitting & Development

The City of Portland is continuing to evolve to provide residents with effective delivery of services. This transition, directed by city council, is a part of that effort.

October 1, 2025 12:00 pm News article

Public Works permits can now use ProjectDox

Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.

April 14, 2025 10:20 am News article

Urban Forestry and the Case of the Moving Tree

Urban Forestry Implements sections of City Code Title 11, the Tree Code.

December 14, 2023 1:00 pm News article

City Council to discuss ongoing permitting improvement efforts at Jan. 25 work session

The City Council will receive updates from development review bureaus on efforts to improve permitting services and discuss proposed updates to city policies.

January 11, 2022 12:45 pm News article

Portland City Council adopts updates to city’s tree code, strengthening tree preservation

A new ordinance updates the city’s tree policies to promote greater preservation of trees when development occurs in certain types of commercial zones and to promote the preservation of larger trees in other development situations.

Updated January 7, 2021 11:45 am News article

Urban Forestry Service Level Update

During these challenging times, Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry division has an update on how the City of Portland’s trees and tree infrastructure will continue to be managed.

Updated December 21, 2020 10:25 am News article

December and January Holiday closures

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

Beginning November 17: NEW Pruning Permit Application with Inspection

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

6/18/20 Service Level Update: Permitting Delays

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

July 1: New Applications and Updated Fees Begin

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

Urban Forestry COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Permit Center CLOSED until further notice

*UPDATED* July 2022 the Permit Center is open for Scheduled in-person appointments starting July 19, 2022.

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

Public Testimony Invited for Portland City Council Consideration of Tree Code Updates, 10/29/20

October 22, 2020 7:54 am News article

Online Survey Available to Share Your Views on Updates to Portland’s Tree Code

Read more about potential tree code amendments in the City of Portland.

Updated June 8, 2020 7:56 am News article

Urban Forestry Same Day Permits Now Available During Permit Center Closure

Due to the City’s COVID-19 response and Permit Center closure, Urban Forestry walk-in service has been temporarily suspended.

Updated April 21, 2020 12:34 pm News article

Public Hearings Scheduled for Proposed Amendments to Title 11, Trees, Regarding Tree Preservation for Private Trees in Development Situations.

A new proposal will be heard by both the Planning and Sustainability Commission and the Urban Forestry Commission who will make recommendations to City Council.

Updated August 26, 2019 7:41 am News article