Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.
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.
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.
The City of Portland seeks one member and up to three alternates to each serve a three-year term on the Building Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Sunday, April 27.
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.
This volunteer advisory board works to improve neighborhood livability by striking a balance between sound-generating activities related to construction, special events, and other issues, and the desire for livable communities.
