In-person services at Development Services Center available on Tuesdays and Thursdays; virtual appointments available daily
In-person services in the Development Services Center at 1900 SW 4th Ave. are limited to Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Pre-scheduled appointments are needed for most in-person services. Many building permit services are available online 24 hours a day. Learn more.
Temporary system development charge exemptions approved for new housing units
Permits for newly created housing units issued from Aug. 15, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2028, may be exempt from system development charges under certain conditions.
Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) manages building permits, land use, inspections, code enforcement, and public works permits to ensure our built environment is safe and accessible.
Rates and fees pay for the vital services Portlanders rely on every day, like water, sewers, streets, parks and garbage pickup. Rate and fee increases support operations, repair and replacement to keep our city safe and sustainable. Here's a summary for fiscal year 2025-26.
Design Commission and Historic Landmarks Commission reports feature innovative new structures that complement surrounding neighborhoods and revere historic context.
