Apply, Renew, or Change a Temporary Street Use Permit

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Temporary street use permits allow you to reserve on-street parking spaces, close portions of the sidewalk, or perform traffic control in the street area. Typical uses include residential moves, storage containers, construction, utility work, or property maintenance.

The application form will take 5-10 minutes to complete. Permits are typically issued within 5-10 business days.

Introducing our new online application portal for temporary street use permits! This streamlined solution replaces several existing applications.

If you are a City of Portland employee or a contractor hired by the City of Portland, do not use the below form.  Please click here to submit notification of your street use.

Click here for additional information about allowed uses for temporary street use permits, permit fee rates, processing times, traffic control guidelines, and information about related permit types for other uses.

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Submit a change request

For upcoming or active permits, please provide the associated permit number.

For recently submitted applications, please provide the application number included in the automated confirmation email received when submitting your application.
You may enter multiple numbers if all change details are the same for each permit.
What kind of change are you requesting?

Please submit a Renewal Request via the below form

You may enter multiple numbers if all renewal details are the same for each permit.
New Permit Days of Week
Please account for our 5 business day processing time when picking your start date (10 business days for full street closures).

NOTE: Please make sure the street you are working on is not restricted by a Moratorium.
If previously required, the City of Portland must have your current insurance information on file before a permit can be renewed.

NOTE: If you need to submit a new certificate, send insurance certificates to insurance@portlandoregon.gov.
If your work is along a TriMet transit route, you are required to notify them at least five business days in advance of your work. Email TriMet at foc@trimet.org before you submit this application.
By applying to obtain this permit from the City of Portland, the permittee agrees to comply with all permit conditions, including, without limitation, the permit conditions stated here:
Conditions of a Permit to Use a Dedicated Street Area
Parking Enforcement verification procedure
Change Fee and Refund Policies
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Contact

PBOT Temporary Street Use Permitting

TSUP@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7365

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