Service Areas

The Budget and Finance Service Area provides citywide financial services and policy direction to help Portland manage money transparently, responsibly and sustainably. Learn how programs work together to make the most of Portland’s resources, from managing the budget to collecting taxes.   

City Operations is the engine that propels the City of Portland – from trucks to technology, from purchasing to professional development. Learn how this service area supports 7,500 public employees in delivering services that Portlanders rely on every day. 

Community and Economic Development aligns City programs focused on building prosperity for all Portlanders. This work includes creating and delivering efficient, transparent, and equitable solutions for a resilient built environment – and services, resources, and experiences for our community. 

The Public Safety Service Area advances safety through collaborative prevention, response and recovery. Along with traditional public safety pieces like the Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire & Rescue and the Bureau of Emergency Communications, the PSSA also includes the Bureau of Emergency Management, the Office of Violence Prevention and Portland Street Response.  

Vibrant Communities attracts people to Portland and makes this a great place to live, work, do business, or visit. We create welcoming spaces and opportunities for human connection by uniting recreation, arts, parks and youth programming to maximize resources and intentional community-building.    

Public Works provides clean drinking water, reliable sewer and stormwater management, and keeps our transportation system safe and accessible so people can get where they need to go. We also prepare for the impacts of climate change, with a focus on Portland’s most vulnerable populations.