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Portland Permitting & Development proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2025

Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.

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State building codes updated to allow attached, stacked two-family dwellings

Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) adopted a rule allowing attached, stacked two-family dwellings, previously required to be detached. Learn more about requirements and how to apply for a permit.

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Events

Notice of Land Use Hearing LU 25-006009 CU AD

Conditional Use and Adjustment Review
8500 NW Johnson St

2:00 pm
Meeting

Notice of Land Use Hearing LU 24-100746 CU

Conditional Use Review
5544 SE 128th Ave

2:00 pm
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