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You can use Portlandmaps.com to check a permit status using either an address, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) number, or an application number. Updates to application status may take a day or more to be displayed in Portlandmaps.com.
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Using Portlandmaps.com to Check a Permit Status
- Go to the Permit/Case Search website.
- Type in any of the following to find your permit:
- Address
- IVR (Interactive Voice Response) number
- example #: 7654321
- Application number
- example #: 2020 - 654321 - 000 - 00 UF / enter as "20 - 654321"
- Click "Submit"
- Click on the applicable permit/case number
- The permit status is listed under "Status"
Common Urban Forestry Statuses
| Status | Description | Case Status |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Permit | Application received by electronic submittal, awaiting processing | Open |
| Application | Application processing, under review and/or awaiting inspection. | Open |
| Waiting on Customer | Application incomplete or information needed from applicant to continue processing. | Open |
| Approved Pending Public Notice | Permit request is tentatively approved, waiting on public notice period to close. | Open |
| Issued | Permit issued. | Closed |
| Denied | Permit denied. | Closed |
| Under Appeal | Decision is being appealed by the applicant or member of the public. | Open |
| Expired | 1. Application was not complete and request expired, or 2. Permit issued and 365 days have passed; permit is no longer valid. | Closed |
| Final | Tree Planting Has been inspected and approved. All permit conditions have been met. | Closed |
Questions?
Email trees@portlandoregon.gov or call Urban Forestry at 503-823-TREE (8733) between the hours of 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.
Permit applicants will receive an email notice with an estimated permit decision timeframe when application processing begins. For notices and updates that may impact service. please see News and Alerts.