Heavy Rainfall Impacts

Following heavy rain, the City of Portland is addressing citywide impacts. Track road closures related to landslides.

Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

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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People using street seating part of outdoor dining

Guide to Outdoor Dining Permits (Healthy Businesses, Street Seats, Sidewalk Café)

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Temporary Street Use Permitting (TSUP)

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Request a Food Truck Location

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

Change your Temporary Street Use Permit request

Apply for a Utility Management Permit

Contact

PBOT Customer Service (by PDX 311)

311@portlandoregon.gov

311Information and customer service

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Related offices, programs, and projects

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Transportation

News

Outdoor Dining Program Business Spotlight - The Run Pub

Business Spotlights showcase how permits are being used in the Outdoor Dining program as well as those in all other programs run by the Business Support Services Group at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). This spotlight showcases the street seat operated by The Run Pub.

Updated March 31, 2025 2:04 pm Newsletter

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