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Apply for an encroachment permit

Service
An encroachment is a privately owned structure or infrastructure that is placed within the public right-of-way. Some examples of encroachments are benches, retaining walls, planter boxes, underground shoring, or stairs and handrails located in the public right-of-way.

5 to 10 minutes

Applicant information

Please provide your phone number in case we need additional information.

Encroachment information

Please enter the address of where the encroachment will be located. Begin typing to see a list of possible address matches in the Portland metro area, then select one. If there is a unit number, enter it separately in the Unit Number field.
If different than applicant name.
i.e. Fence, Retaining Wall, Non-conforming sewer, Bench etc.
If this encroachment associated with any active building permit, public works permit, or land use case, please enter the identifying permit number.
Select option(s)
Please select all the following options that describe the encroachment.
Which of the following best describes the encroachment?
How long is the encroachment intended to last?
Intended to be removed.
Not intended to be removed in the future.
Please attach your site plan and detailed plans or notes for this request. Including as much necessary detail such as dimensions and material will expedite processing times. Please attach as a PDF file.
Maximum 3 files.
30 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Contact

PBOT Encroachment Permits

PBOT Encroachment Permits
encroachments@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-5411

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