Permitting & Development

Portland celebrates Building Safety Month

Join the River Community Advisory Committee

Join the Historic Landmarks Commission

Portland Building Official addresses seismic upgrades for commercial buildings

Interim noise control rule on construction activities due to heat now in effect

Portland Permitting & Development joins Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business Community Office Hour events

Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 10, 2026

Permitting & Development proposes fee changes, starting in July

Incentive for new housing construction off to promising start

City of Portland Announces Eric Kutch as Director of Portland Permitting & Development | Portland.gov

Portland's tree code permits and enforcement team joins Permitting & Development

Portland City Council Approves Temporary Code Suspensions to Improve Permitting Process | Portland.gov

New dashboards provide enhanced insights into City of Portland’s building permit processes

Portland City Council approves a temporary SDC exemption to jumpstart housing development

New residential decks page simplifies steps for seeking a permit

City Updates Citation Procedure and Short-Term Rental Fees

Public Works permits can now use ProjectDox

Natalie Didion named new City of Portland Building Official

State building codes updated to allow attached, stacked two-family dwellings

Schedule more inspections and get results faster on DevHub

Development Services Center

New pre-approved ADU plans now available

New online application system now available for accessory short-term rental (ASTR) permits

Reverse pay dirt: Avoid erosion control fines

Repairing property damage from weather events

Remote Video Re-Inspections feature improved scheduling, video platforms

New measures provide faster inspections to address erosion and sediment issues on construction sites

Resources are available to help set up child care businesses in Portland

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15-Minute Appointments: Free Building Permit and Zoning Help

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