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Find information from City of Portland infrastructure bureaus regarding permitting and construction for public infrastructure improvements triggered by private development projects.
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Public Works Permitting

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Coming Soon: Public Works Construction

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Register or Decommission a UIC

Submit Public Works Permitting Concept Development

Submit Public Works Permitting Design Development

Bureau of Environmental Services Simplified Sewer Permit

Contact

Public Works Permitting

publicworkspermitting@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-1987

Public Works Construction

publicworksconstruction@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-0988

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1900 SW Fourth Avenue
Portland , OR 97201
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Public Works Permitting
1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 5000
Portland, OR 97201

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Are you a public works permit customer interested in advising the permitting process in Portland? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee

The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Oct. 15.

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