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DEQ's mission is to be a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of Oregon's air, land and water.

Apply for solar permits online using DevHub. Learn about solar permitting, application types, submittal requirements and fees to install solar panels and solar water heating systems in residential and commercial buildings.

Learn more about a list of URM buildings in Portland, how it was developed and updated, and its limitations.

Learn more about unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings and how they perform during an earthquake. Find out about possible measures that can be taken to mitigate the hazards posed by URM buildings. Learn about URM buildings in Portland and a brief history of development of regulations.