Services and Resources

Apply for a building permit for a new home build in Portland. Get a permit application and all required forms for building a new home. Learn about new house permits and new home inspections. Before you build, learn what you need for a complete application for new construction here.

Some review types (Type I and Ix) can only be appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) at the state level. For more information, please visit the LUBA website or call them at 503-373-1265.

Apply for a personal wireless service facilities permit. Get all application forms. Find out how to complete your radio frequency (RF) application. Learn more about mutual tolling options for cell phone antennae mounted on buildings and cell towers, TV broadcasting equipment and more.

You need a pre-application conference for all Type III and IV land use reviews before submitting an application. Learn more about pre-application conferences and find out if you need one for your development project.

Get a pre-permit zoning plan check for large projects and for complex projects. Learn more about pre-permit zoning plan checks and find out if you need one. Get information about application requirements online now.

Public Works appeals apply to the City's requirements for improvements made to the public right-of-way as part of the development process.  

Learn more about radio frequency transmission facilities building permits, land use reviews and zoning code. Information on how we review cell phone antennae mounted on buildings, cell towers, TV broadcasting equipment and more. Find out about the radio frequency (RF) facility review process.

If you disagree with a decision you've received from the Bureau of Environmental Services, such as an enforcement notice or assessment, you may request an administrative review unless it is non-reviewable. In most cases, you have 20 business days after your notice was mailed to submit a request.

Apply for a permit online for your home deck project. Get application requirements and forms for building or altering a deck. This includes roof deck permits and balcony permits.

What you need for residential building permits and inspections for houses, duplexes and two-unit townhouses. Get links to permit application forms and code guides for residential building projects. Read about setbacks and find information about specific building permits. Homeowners, start here.

Properties use septic systems for sanitary disposal if they do not have physical and/or legal access to public sanitary sewer. Learn about how to obtain septic approval for development on properties that already have a septic system or vacant land that will need a septic system.

Properties use septic systems for sanitary disposal if they do not have physical or legal access to a public sewer. Learn about applying for septic permits for new construction, alteration and repairs in Multnomah County. Get the application forms and information about septic installation permits.

Find out how to get a simple bathroom permit in the City of Portland. Get a bathroom permit without drawing plans. Learn more about how to apply and start a simple bathroom permit application.