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.

Learn about major residential alteration and addition (MRAA) permits and apply online. A major alteration removes 50% or more of exterior walls above the foundation. A major addition adds more than 500 square feet of space. MRAA permits have notification and delay requirements.

Urban Forestry is responsible for reviewing Street, City, and Heritage trees. Urban Forestry reviews are conducted any time a project is valued at $25K or greater and any time a Street, City , or Heritage tree may be impacted or removed by the development.

Apply online for demolition permits in the City of Portland. Get all forms for a residential demolition permit, including the building permit application. Find information about demolition inspections and get information about major alterations.

You need a site development permit for clearing, grading, groundwork for new subdivisions, landslide repair, private streets, and tree cutting. Learn more about site development permits, what you need for a completed application, get forms and apply online.