Services and Resources
186 services and resources found
Pre-Permit Zoning Plan Check
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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.
Prosper Portland Business Finance Programs
External Resource
We work with Portland businesses to identify business needs and eligibility for either our assistance programs or those of our partners, and then help you find the program that fits best.
Public Works Appeal Process
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Public Works appeals apply to the City's requirements for improvements made to the public right-of-way as part of the development process.
Information provided in this form will be used to verify the City of Portland qualifying feedstock requirements have been met.
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.
Register for Clean River Rewards
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If the rain that runs off your roof, driveway, or parking lot safely soaks into the ground on your property instead of running into a stormwater or sewer pipe, you may be eligible to receive a discount on your sewer/stormwater/water bill. Register for the Clean River Rewards program here.
Register your bike
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Register your bike online . This is the most reliable method for proving ownership. This is a free service.
Renew a Liquor License
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Renew your annual liquor license with both Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and the City of Portland. This is *not* a server permit.
Rental Services Helpdesk
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Have questions about rentership policy and regulations in Portland, such as Mandatory Relocation Assistance? Contact the RSO Helpdesk. We provide general information on tenant-landlord law, renter protections, referrals to community agencies, and resources for legal help and other direct services.
Customers may qualify for bill adjustments when property-side leaks impact utility bills. Customers may request adjustments after leaks have been repaired. A City staff person will check the water meter to verify that the leak has been fixed.
Do you want to know how your business could use less water? Request a FREE water efficiency consultation!
Request a new streetlight
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Request new streetlights from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Our Signals and Street Lighting team processes requests and puts them on a waitlist. As funding becomes available, these are prioritized based on numerous factors. PBOT doesn't have adequate funding to approve all requests.
Need extra time to pay your sewer, stormwater, and water bill? You can set up payment arrangements online, over the phone, or by email.
Request A Ride-Along With PF&R
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Updated October 10, 2023
Request a Tow Hearing
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The City's Hearings Office is authorized to review City and Port of Portland ordered towed vehicles. The Hearings Office reviews tows initiated by the following City Bureaus: Portland Bureau of Transportation, Portland Police Bureau, and Portland Parks Bureau.
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.
Find requirements and applications for exemption and extension requests for the Energy Performance Reporting Policy.
Low-income households with increased garbage needs due to adult diapers or other health condition-related waste can apply for additional garbage service at no cost.
If you are unable to bring your garbage, compost, or recycling carts to the curb because of a permanent or temporary disability, you can request that the waste collection driver pick up bins from your driveway or yard and return them after emptying.
Residential Decks
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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.
Instructions to access the City's new benefits portal, BusinessSolver.
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