danger
Changes to credit and debit card processing fees

Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.

information
Portland is a Sanctuary City

Learn more.

Services and Resources

559 services and resources found

Apply for a UC Permit for Lateral Connections to the Public Sewer System

Service
Apply for and receive your UC Permit by email. Environmental Services issues UC Permits that are required for private lateral connections to public sewer laterals or mains. See the Guide to UR and UC Permits for more details.

Apply for a UR Permit for Lateral Repair in Right-of-Way or Public Easement

Service
Apply for and receive a UR Permit by email. Environmental Services issues UR Permits for lateral repairs in the right-of-way (ROW), typically from property line to curb. See the Guide to UR and UC Permits for more details. Development Services issues permits for private property sewer work.

Apply for a vending cart permit in the right-of-way

Service
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) through the Portland in the Streets program issues Vending Cart permits to allow vendors to sell food or merchandise using a small mobile cart. Vendors with a permit can vend at specific locations on the public sidewalk.

Apply for a voluntary sidewalk, curb or driveway repair permit

Service
Before beginning any voluntary demolition or repair work in the pedestrian sidewalk corridor, you or your contractor must have a Minor Improvement Permit (MIP) from the Bureau of Transportation. Fees are between $71 and $236 per permit for up to 100 linear feet of frontage repair.

Apply for a Zone V parking permit (Eliot neighborhood)

Service
Zone V parking permits help make evening parking easier for Eliot residents and their guests during large events around the Rose Quarter. Permits required to park more than two hours, 5-10 p.m., October through May. Online portal managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

Apply for Accepting a Private Sewer in the Right-of-Way

Service
The City may accept a private sewer line in the right-of-way serving residential properties under certain conditions. To request that the City of Portland consider accepting your private sewer line in the public right-of-way, follow the steps on this page.

Apply for an amusement devices permit

Service
All organizations offering amusement machines, devices, or games for display or operation that require payment or other valuable consideration for viewing and/or use must first obtain a permit from the City of Portland Revenue Division.

Apply for an annual area parking permit for residents and employers in Zones A-U

Service
Annual area parking permits for residents and employers in Zones A-U. Permits help alleviate commuter parking in residential neighborhoods. Online portal managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Find your zone, instructions for payment and renewal, FAQ.

Apply for an annual area parking permit (paper)

Service

Apply for an annual hydrant permit

Service
If you run a business that needs water at various places around the city, you can apply for an annual hydrant permit. The permit allows you to fill your truck or trailer tank at certain hydrants.

Apply for an Annual Liquor License

Service
8/1/2024 - Important changes to the application process - new form and new online system at the OLCC, details below!

Apply for an annual Miscellaneous Parking Permit for businesses, nonprofits, and media

Service
Annual parking permits for certain commercial activity, deliveries, maintenance, and others not met by standard parking zones or truck loading zones. Online portal managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Find your permit type, instructions for payment, renewal, or replacement.

Apply for an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit

Service
Your company may need a permit to discharge process wastewater to the City sewer. Download the Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit application here.

Apply for an NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permit No. 1200-Z

Service
Apply for a 1200-Z general NPDES stormwater discharge permit for an industrial site in City limits. Environmental Services receives and processes applications for general stormwater permits. The City is the authorized agent for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

Apply for an Outdoor Dining Permit 

Service
Apply for Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Outdoor Dining. Steps to follow before applying, fee schedule, links to design guidance and permit conditions.

Apply for Batch Discharge Authorization to the Sewer or Stormwater Systems

Service
Batch discharge authorizations are issued to businesses or projects that need to discharge to the sanitary sewer or, in rare cases, to the stormwater system. Discharges are limited in volume, duration, and frequency. Learn how to apply for discharge authorization procedure on this page.

Apply for Contractor Prequalification (Construction Only)

Service
Contractors interested in bidding as a prime contractor on public improvement projects with an engineer’s estimate of $500,000 or greater must be prequalified with the City of Portland.

Apply for financial assistance with your sewer, stormwater, water bill

Service
If you’re struggling to pay your sewer, stormwater, and water bill, we can help. Learn how to apply for a discount on your bill and view other resources for lowering your bill.

Apply for Land Use Reviews and Final Plat Applications

Service
Learn more about land use review and final plat applications in the City of Portland. Find out where to send your application.

Apply for or renew your bike locker rental

Service
A limited number of bike lockers are available for rent downtown by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Follow the instructions to learn about locations, get added to our waitlist, or renew your rental. Rentals are for 3- or 6- month periods and require a refundable key deposit.

Apply for permits

Service
Gather permit application requirements and apply for a building permit online with Development Hub PDX (DevHub). Apply for building permits, trade permits, sign permits, and zoning permits.

Apply for Relocation Assistance Exemption

Service
Under specific situations outlined in the policy and the Administrative Rules, a rental unit may be eligible for an exemption from mandatory renter relocation assistance. Carefully review the exemption criteria and administrative rules before applying.

Apply for Special Event Liability Insurance (TULIP)

Service
Users of City property have an option to purchase Tenants User Liability Insurance Program (TULIP) through Intact Entertainment | Gather Guard. This insurance meets City requirements for liability and property damage, is cost effective, includes liquor liability as an option and covers most events.

Apply for the Home Water Leak Repair Program

Service
The Water Bureau works with community partners and local plumbers to offer free water leak repair services for income-qualified homeowners in Portland. Through this program, we can arrange to repair leaking toilets, faucets, or underground water pipes. Sewer repairs are not eligible.

Apply for the Northwest Portland Zone M Bike Parking Fund Interest Form

Service
The NW Bike Parking Fund, funded by the Zone M Parking Surcharge, is a cost sharing program to help encourage long-term bike parking facilities in residential, commercial and mixed-use properties.

See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.

Page menu

Filter by Service Type

Filter by Topic

Offered By

Back to top