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Overview of street and sidewalk improvement requirements for development proposals. Resources for determining what type of public right-of-way improvements may be needed for a specific site.

Process of the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) for reviewing potential electric utility vaults (UV) or structures for the benefit of the adjacent property owner within the public ROW.

How to apply for an exception to the driveway standards

This page contains the forms used to determine the scope of transportation analyses that may be required as part of a land use or building permit application.

You need a building permit application for building permits, site development permits and zoning permits. Also, find the electrical permit, mechanical permit and the plumbing permit applications and the simple erosion control requirements form. For City of Portland and Maywood Park building permits.

The tax exemption is intended to benefit low-income renters by alleviating property tax burden on those agencies that provide this housing opportunity.

A minimum of 20% of the units must be affordable at 80% MFI.

Applicants can elect to make 10% of units affordable at 60% MFI.

The SDC Exemption Program assists developers by reducing their development costs when building affordable residential housing. Developers are exempt from paying SDCs levied by the City of Portland only when those units meet program requirements.

Standards for Driveway access for rights-of-way controlled by the City of Portland.

The city's policy regarding encroachments in the public right-of-way. Access the Encroachment Permit application and find out about the Encroachment Permit review process.

Applicants can elect to build IH Units off-site in another new development (New Construction Receiving Building), on a separate site from the multifamily development that is subject to the IH Program requirements (Sending Building).

Applicants can elect to designate IH Units in an existing building (Existing Receiving Building), on a separate site from the multifamily development subject to the IH Program requirements (Sending Building).

Under specific situations outlined in the policy and the Administrative Rules, a rental unit may be eligible for an exemption from mandatory renter relocation assistance. Carefully review the exemption criteria and administrative rules before applying.

Updated table for determining minimum income requirements for rental housing applicants under PCC 30.01.086.

Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2001 which makes key changes to the eviction process.

The SDC Exemption Program has different requirements dependent on whether the exempted unit will be sold to home buyers or rented. This page covers information for builders who intend to sell the exempted unit.

Annual registration of residential rental units is required in the City of Portland. For filing and payment requirements, see link to the Revenue Division's website for all information. Regarding exemptions for units regulated at or below 60% AMI, contact the Rental Services Office.

Updated table for determining minimum income requirements for rental housing applicants under PCC 30.01.086.

Federal Eviction Moratorium for non-payment of rent extended through July 31, 2021 for qualifying tenants

Information on landlord-tenant policy changes for Oregon, Multnomah County, and City of Portland.

The SDC Exemption Program has different requirements dependent on whether the exempted unit will be sold to home buyers or rented. This page covers information for building owners that intend to rent out the exempted unit.

The City of Portland has identified the need for a minimum of 23,000 additional housing units to serve low and moderate-income households. The Inclusionary Housing program is designed to help meet this need, working to preserve economically diverse neighborhoods and housing affordability.

Information about the Residential Rental Registration (RRR) program, including registration, filing, and payment requirements for the Residential Rental Registration fee with the City of Portland's Revenue Division.

Information on Driveway Permits for rights-of-way controlled by the City of Portland.