Permitting & Development

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Community and Economic Development
Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) manages building permits, land use, inspections, code enforcement, and public works permits to ensure our built environment is safe and accessible.
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503-823-7300The phone is answered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of those hours.
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Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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