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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.

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Tree Permit Fees Are Being Eliminated or Reduced Starting July 1, 2025

Starting July 1, 2025, most Urban Forestry tree permit fees will be eliminated or significantly reduced, thanks to funding from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).

Updated June 12, 2025 11:44 am News article