Coming Soon - New Permitting Software

March 24, 2025 9:29 am News article

Updates to TRN-10.45 (Relocation Process for Public Utilities)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is updating an administrative rule: TRN-10.45 (Relocation Process for Public Utilities). The proposed update to the rule and description of the changes can be found below.

February 11, 2025 7:15 am News article

Utility Relocations

November 20, 2024 7:44 am News article

Utility Inspections

The Utility Inspection group oversees the placement of infrastructure and restoration of right-of-way after a permit has been issued. They address issues that arise during installation and help to ensure that the public right-of-way restoration meets current standards.

September 18, 2024 2:54 pm News article

Updated Utility Management fee updates for fiscal year 2024-2025

Updated June 26, 2024 2:43 pm News article

Topic: Relocation Letters

Updated June 25, 2024 3:16 pm News article

City Engineer Directive regarding Utility Trench Paving Triggers

The City Engineer released a directive on November 8th, 2023 for the purpose of providing clarification and guidance regarding ADA curb ramps triggers when performing utility trench paving.

November 30, 2023 10:33 am News article

New Healthy Businesses application is now open

The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Healthy Businesses permit allows temporary changes to streets to give people more space to conduct business safely. PBOT is now accepting applications for the next permit cycle, Sept. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023.

July 27, 2022 4:00 pm News article

PBOT’s Healthy Businesses permit program to continue waiving fees through June 2022

Good news for small business owners and their customers! Thanks to Portland City Council and the American Rescue Plan, permits through the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Businesses program will continue to be FREE through June 30, 2022.

Updated August 17, 2021 3:11 pm News article