Construction and development

Residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and code

News and Notices

Portland nears milestone for new permitting bureau, prepares to announce name and structure

Beginning July 1, development permitting will be unified under one bureau within the City of Portland.

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Follow these requirements to submit a permit application under fees in effect before July 1, 2024

Fees for permits are proposed to change. Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under the current fees.

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PBOT Vision Zero April 2024 Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


Bureau of Development Services proposes fee changes, effective July 1, 2024

Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views.

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City of Portland recognizes International Noise Awareness Day

As the world comes together to observe International Noise Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 24, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services and Noise Program join the global community in raising awareness about the impact of noise pollution on public health and well-being.

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Today

Request for Proposals for the Development of Broadway Corridor Parcel 4A

PHB invites the four teams selected in the Broadway Corridor Parcel 4A RFQ process to submit full funding applications to develop the northern half of Block 4, (referred to as Parcel 4A) located on the former Portland U.S. Postal Service site within the Broadway Corridor.

Bids and Proposals
aerial view rendering of the Broadway Corridor

Upcoming Events

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

82nd Avenue presentation to Roseway Neighborhood Association

Building a Better 82nd team members will present to the Neighborhood Association

7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online