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Permitting & Development

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Community and Economic Development
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.
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Report a property code violation

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Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Related offices, programs, and projects

Commercial Permits and Inspections

Residential Permits and Inspections

Solar Energy Development

Zoning and Land Use

Connect to City Infrastructure

Water Development Services

Empowered Communities Program

Cannabis Program

Liquor Program

Noise Program

Design Commission

Historic Landmarks Commission

Development Review Advisory Committee

Permit Improvement Project

News

First year of City housing development incentive shows promise

Permitting & Development
News article
The temporary exemption of system development charges for new housing units permitted on or after Aug. 15, 2025, is incentivizing new construction, but development challenges, most of which are outside the City’s purview, persist.

New residential codes took effect Oct. 1

Residential Permits and Inspections
News article
Updated
Learn more about phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.

Portland Permitting & Development joins Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business Community Office Hour events

Zoning and Land Use
News article
Permitting & Development’s Land Use Services division is pleased to partner with Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business at its monthly community office hours to offer helpful information about how the City’s zoning rules affect small businesses.

Extra erosion control measures are required starting in October

Permitting & Development
News article
Updated
The rainy season is coming. For seven months, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.
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Events

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. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public meeting
Available online

10/15/26 - Design Commission Hearing

Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

1:30 pm 2:45 pm
Public hearing

District 4 Office Hours with Prosper Portland Office of Small Business

Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.

9:00 am 11:00 am
Community event

Noise Review Board Meeting

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.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public meeting
Available online
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Past meetings and hearings

10/12/26 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing

10/1/26 - Design Commission Hearing

9/28/26 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing

River Community Advisory Committee

9/17/26 - Design Commission Hearing

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