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Changes to credit and debit card processing fees

Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.

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Portland is a Sanctuary City

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Services, Guides, and Information

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Free 15-minute appointments for permit, code, and zoning questions

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Get a free 15-minute appointment to help plan your project. Learn about building codes, zoning rules, and permit requirements before you apply. Meet with staff online, by phone, or in person. Bring your design ideas and property research.

6.0 Foot Wide and Greater Planting Spaces With High Voltage Power Lines

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This list provides options for tree selection when planting in 6.0 foot wide planting spaces with high voltage power lines.

8.5 Foot Wide and Greater Planting Spaces Without High Voltage Power Lines

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This list provides options for tree selection when planting in 8.5 foot wide and greater planting spaces without high voltage power lines.

Approved Street Tree Planting Lists

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City of Portland Approved Street Tree Planting Lists - these lists provide tree planting options for different street tree site conditions.

Capital Improvement Projects and Trees

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Learn more about trees and development on City-owned or Managed Sites and Projects in the Right-of-Way. This page is for Capital Improvement Projects, Development on City-owned or Managed sites, & Projects in the Right-of-Way.

City Employees

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This page is intended to provide City employees a single location to access TrackIT applications for various Urban Forestry requests.

Contact Managers and Supervisors at Portland Permitting & Development

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This page lists phone numbers for development managers and supervisors at Contact Managers and Supervisors

Contact Urban Forestry

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Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Response times will vary depending on volume of inquiries

Create a Tree Inventory and a Tree Plan

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Learn more about the City's specific tree plan requirements. Get a worksheet to help you complete your tree plan. Find out what the City inspector and consulting arborist must agree upon. Learn more about creating a tree project narrative and what that must include. Get help with your tree plan.

Determine if a Land Use Review Governs Tree Preservation

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Use PortlandMaps.com for relevant information gathering.

Guidelines for Arborist Reports

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Find out when you need an arborist report when you're building or renovating. Learn more about what an arborist report must include. Get information about tree reports from arborists before development begins. And, find out what you need from an arborist after work has started.

How to get a same day private tree removal permit

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All applications must be complete and accurate with verifiable photos and correct payment.

Landscaping and Screening Requirements 

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Get information about landscaping and screening requirements in the City of Portland.

Local Tree Care Providers

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Find local tree care providers that have met certain criteria to be included on this list.

Major Residential Alteration and Addition Permit Requirements

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Learn about major residential alteration and addition (MRAA) permits and apply online. A major alteration removes 50% or more of exterior walls above the foundation. A major addition adds more than 500 square feet of space. MRAA permits have notification and delay requirements.

Native Tree List

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Native trees provide many ecosystem benefits, such as wildlife habitat and stormwater interception. Native trees are also well-suited and adapted to Portland's climate.

Neighborhood Notice Information for Large Tree Removal

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Resources for meeting public notice posting requirements.

On-Site Tree Density Requirements

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The required tree density is based on the size of the site and type of proposed or existing development. You might be exempt from on-site tree density and tree planting requirements. Find out where tree canopy and tree planting requirements apply. Learn about exemptions and density requirements.

On-Site Tree Preservation

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Learn more about tree preservation exemptions. Find out about City requirements for privately-owned trees. Get information about neighborhood notices to mail or post at the construction site. Self-certify that notification requirements are met. Find neighborhood contact information, too.

Ornamental Lights for Street Trees - Frequently Asked Questions

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A permit is required to install ornamental lights in street trees. Below are some basic facts and links for supplemental information.

Other Development and Tree Related Information

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Overview of Urban Forestry Development Review

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Urban Forestry is responsible for reviewing Street, City, and Heritage trees. Urban Forestry reviews are conducted any time a project is valued at $25K or greater and any time a Street, City , or Heritage tree may be impacted or removed by the development.

Permit Decision Appeal Application and Public Notices

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This describes the process for requesting review and appealing non-development permits issued by Urban Forestry.

PP&D Notifications with Translation and Interpretation

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To increase and improve public access to information, all PP&D land use review, residential demolition, and enforcement notifications include information on how to request language translation, interpretation, and other accommodations. This notice is translated into several languages.

Programmatic Permits

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