Services and Resources

Schedule a free 15-minute virtual meeting with a construction, zoning and development expert. Ask questions about building permit submittal requirements. Get help with the permit process, zoning requirements, building codes, and more. Language access is available.

Make your alarm payments online.

Quick links to applications for building permits, trade permits (electrical, mechanical and plumbing) and zoning permits. Get instructions for how to apply for a permit. Find out what to include with a complete application. Then, apply for a permit online or in person with an appointment.

You need a building permit application for building permits, site development permits and zoning permits. You can find quick links to the separate electrical permit, mechanical permit and the plumbing permit application forms and the simple erosion control requirements form, too.

Use a discount calculator to see how your savings will increase with each step you take to let stormwater runoff from your roof, driveway, or parking lot safely soak into the ground on your property.

Current repository for City Code and Charter documents.

Provide comment or feedback on a topic, contact a specific official, request a meeting with an official, or ask them to speak at an event.

The Facility Permit Program (FPP) is designed to serve customers with on-going interior tenant improvements where facility maintenance, upgrade and renovations are frequent.

File your Arts Tax return online. Pay your tax due with Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, ACH payment, or mail a check or money order. Make a donation to the Arts Education & Access Fund.

Employers and payroll service providers must file quarterly returns and annual reconciliation returns for the Metro Supporting Housing Services (SHS) and Multnomah County Preschool For All (PFA) withholding tax programs with the City of Portland's Revenue Division.

Look up your garbage company's name and contact information. Find out what days to set out your trash, recycling and compost. And sign up for garbage day email reminders or download a printable garbage collection schedule.

Please complete this daily self-assessment survey before arriving at a City of Portland facility.

City of Portland job opportunities on NeoGov. NeoGov is an applicant tracking system (ATS) the City utilize for the life cycle of a recruitment.

Portland Business License Tax (and related surcharges and fees), Multnomah County Business Income Tax, and Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Business Income Tax are paid through the City of Portland. Make quarterly or extension payments, pay a tax bill, or make a general tax payment.

Metro Supporting Housing Services (SHS) and Multnomah County Preschool For All (PFA) Personal Income Tax programs are paid to the City of Portland's Revenue Division. Make an estimated, quarterly, or extension payment.

Pay and manage your options on your City of Portland sewer, stormwater, and water bill.

During the COVID-19 emergency, we are not charging late fees and will not disconnect water due to payment issues. Customers are still responsible for charges accrued during this time.

To submit a public records request or check the status of an existing public records request.

Businesses that are subject to the Portland Business License Tax, Portland Transient Lodgings Tax, Multnomah County Business Income Tax, and/or the Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Business Income Tax are required to register for a Revenue Division tax account.

Due to COVID 19 and the impact it is having on our community, we have modified our response to abandoned and junk vehicles. Based on that, please take time to read our updated web page before submitting a report.

Request specific records maintained within a City bureau.