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Transportation Permitting

Program

Public works and utility permitting. Right-of-way acquisition. Temporary street use permitting for moving and construction. Community use of the right-of-way for block parties, special events, art, and other installations. Permitting group at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

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Temporary Street Use Permitting (TSUP)

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Request a Food Truck Location

Apply for a temporary pickup/drop-off parking space for your business

Apply for a permit to place a portable storage container in a parking lane

Change your Temporary Street Use Permit request

Contact

PBOT Customer Service (by PDX 311)

311@portlandoregon.gov

311Information and Customer Service

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Using a microsurfacing method, PBOT crews are able to repair a road within a few hours, keeping the road in good condition and extending its lifespan by at least six years.

Transportation

News

Public Works permits can now use ProjectDox

Portland Permitting & Development is excited to announce that public works permit requests can now be processed through ProjectDox, the City of Portland’s online plan review software. All new public works permits will use ProjectDox by May 1.

April 14, 2025 10:20 am News article

Applicant Using ProjectDox

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