The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.
News
New residential decks page simplifies steps for seeking a permit
The new web page design streamlines content, providing step-by-step instructions.
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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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Fees for sewer lateral repair and connection permits increasing July 1
Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) have partnered to adjust the fees for sewer lateral repair (UR) and sewer connection (UC) permits to ensure full cost recovery for this important program.
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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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Events
6/19/25 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
6/23/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
CANCELLED
Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)
The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes.
7/3/25 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Past Meetings and Hearings
6/12/25 - Design Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
5/26/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing Agenda - CANCELLED
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