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Changes to credit and debit card processing fees

Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.

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Exceptional design in new buildings highlighted in annual State of City reports

Design Commission and Historic Landmarks Commission reports feature innovative new structures that complement surrounding neighborhoods and revere historic context.

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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2025

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

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Portland Permitting & Development fees will change, effective July 1, 2025

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Pre App Conference EA 25-038545

6405 NE Wygant St

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Pre App Conference EA 25-043217

Powell Park (SE 26th Ave & SE Powell Blvd)

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