Portland Permitting & Development

PP&D promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.

[Portland Permitting & Development @PortlandPermits]

As part of #BuildingSafetyMonth2026, we're sharing simple, effective ways to improve home safety. Strengthening older homes can significantly reduce damage during a seismic event and help protect what matters most.

Learn more at https://t.co/RYh0bC6EaL.

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) plays a vital coordination role in all hazards. During extreme weather, PBEM works with partner agencies to quickly assess needs, solve problems and share preparedness information with the public, including members of multilingual communities.

PBEM’s trained Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) volunteers work with first responders and Portland Permitting & Development to serve the community’s biggest needs before, during and after disasters. This includes clearing storm drains, reporting damage, staffing shelters, maintaining a perimeter around downed power lines, checking on neighbors, dispatching rides to warming centers and supporting the City’s Emergency Operations Center.

Learn more at https://t.co/Thk2Zde4o3

As part of #BuildingSafetyMonth2026, we recognize the essential service of emergency preparedness. Thank you to @PortlandBEM and NET!

#Portland #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyResponse #BuildingSafety #Volunteer

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

Plan reviewers are essential to keeping buildings safe. When a home or business owner, or their builder or architect, seeks a permit, plan reviewers study the building plans carefully to ensure they meet requirements for safety. These include adequate exits in case of a fire; structural standards, including those for seismic resilience; and making sure the electrical, plumbing and heating and cooling systems work safely.

As part of #BuildingSafetyMonth2026, we recognize the essential service of these plan reviewers in keeping buildings safe for years to come. Thank you!

Learn more at https://t.co/PyP2KaZBQ0.

#Portland #Permitting #Development #BuildingSafety

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

Building inspectors play a critical role in keeping buildings safe. As construction is underway, they check to see that the approved plans are being followed and that the work is safe.

City of Portland inspectors provide dozens of different types of inspections, from making sure erosion is well managed, to evaluating framing and roofing, to ensuring electrical and plumbing connections are safe, and so much more.

As part of #BuildingSafetyMonth2026, we want to acknowledge the essential service of these inspectors in keeping our homes and businesses safe for years to come. Thank you!

Learn more at https://t.co/PyP2KaZBQ0.

#Portland #Permitting #Development #BuildingSafety

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

As part of #BuildingSafetyMonth2026, Natalie Didion, the City of Portland’s Building Official, highlights the importance of building safety, the professionals who are dedicated to safe buildings, and the steps we can take to make our homes and surroundings safer.

Visit the city’s website to learn more about building safety.

https://t.co/PyP2KaZBQ0

#Portland #BuildingSafety

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

During #BuildingSafetyMonth2026, we’re highlighting a few of the home projects that require permits to ensure safety for you and your family. More information is available at https://t.co/CcnZfVFMlT.

#Portland #Permitting #Development

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

Implement some of these suggestions to your own home for the improved safety of you, your family, and visitors.

https://t.co/CcnZfVFMlT

#Portland #BuildingSafetyMonth2026 #Permitting #Development #FireSafety

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

As part of Building Safety Month, Portland Fire & Rescue would like to share some information about how to improve your own home safety efforts.

https://t.co/CcnZfVFMlT

#Portland #BuildingSafetyMonth2026 #Permitting #Development #FireSafety

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

The City of Portland is celebrating Building Safety Month this May by featuring the professionals who work every day to ensure that Portland’s buildings are safe, and by sharing practical safety tips for your home, workplace, and surroundings.

You can find more information by visiting the City’s website.

https://t.co/PyP2KaZBQ0

#Portland #BuildingSafetyMonth2026 #Permitting #Development

[Portland Permitting & Development @PortlandPermits]

Learn more about ways to submit a permit application under current fees before proposed fee changes, if adopted, take effect: https://t.co/U90aQEMbVM

[Portland Permitting & Development @PortlandPermits]

Changes to several fees are proposed for the coming fiscal year, starting in July. These fee changes are due to increased costs for labor, materials and other services. Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views: https://t.co/cYyYYYREpF

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

Today, Portland Permitting & Development upheld a land-use violation at the ICE facility in South Portland, according to an administrative review decision. The property owner has until March 16 to correct the violations – or face a monthly fee of $934. This decision by City staff may be appealed by the property owner to the City Hearings Office within 10 business days.

This is the latest step in the "notice of violation" case involving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility at 4310 S. Macadam Ave.

Violations primarily concerned keeping detainees at the facility for more than 12 hours, which violates the security plan approved as part of a 2011 land use review decision.

"As we continue with this land‑use case, it's essential that we allow the established process to unfold as intended," said City Administrator Raymond Lee. "Each step in the review is part of a framework designed to ensure outcomes that are grounded in evidence, consistent with City code, and defensible over time."

Read more at https://t.co/5HMaYAts1c

[Portland Permitting & Development @PortlandPermits]

Eric Kutch will become the new director of Portland Permitting & Development. He is the current deputy building official for the City of Houston, leading a team of more than 100 employees responsible for reviewing more than 125,000 projects each year: https://t.co/ezIC3Jbhwd

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

Property owners who choose to deconstruct instead of demolishing a commercial property may receive City grant-funded services for their projects.

The program will run until January 2027 or until the grant funding is spent. Salvage projects must be completed and all documentation submitted by February 2027.

There are four ways to participate: furniture and goods clean out, fixture skim, deconstruction, and structure move. Grants vary by option, and options can be combined.

The grant is noncompetitive. If an applicant meets the requirements, the funding is first-come, first-served until spent.

Visit the city’s website to learn more about eligibility requirements.

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#Portland #CommercialProjects #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment

[PortlandBEM @PortlandBEM]

Gusty winds are expected Wednesday, Dec. 24. Now is the time to prepare. Secure holiday decor, travel with care, and prepare for possible outages. More at https://t.co/lMJyWzjLOl.

[Portland Permitting & Development @PortlandPermits]

We're very excited about these new permit web pages which feature a simpler format that can walk you through the steps involved in seeking a building permit. More info at https://t.co/J6guxnEQ3G.

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

We're making it easier to get permits.

As part of ongoing efforts to improve the public’s experience, Portland Permitting & Development worked with the Digital Services team at the Bureau of Technology Services to simplify and streamline permitting pages for five common construction projects: decks, residential bathrooms, changing commercial spaces, food carts, and ADU conversions.

These redesigned web pages feature a simpler format that guides you through the permitting process. New interactive tools like custom guides and tooltips provide the right information at the right phase of your project—from research to getting your inspection.

This effort was recently recognized by U.S. Digital Response for innovation in human-centered technology work.

Visit the city’s website to learn more.

https://t.co/Iy9s8LHPZm

#Portland #Permitting #Development #DigitalServices #CivicTech

[Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability @PortlandBPS]

Join us for an open house to explore how streets, buildings, open spaces and connections could function together to create a vibrant neighborhood in Lower Albina.

In partnership with: Albina Vision Trust, @prosperportland and @PBOTinfo.

https://t.co/aWYwrb51Gs

[Portland Permitting & Development @PortlandPermits]

Help Portland balance neighborhood livability with special events!

There are two and a half weeks left to apply for an open position on the Noise Review Board. Applications are due by Sunday, Nov. 30.

More information is at https://t.co/Jtfx9YADe4.

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

The Noise Review Board works to improve neighborhood livability by balancing sound-generating activities related to construction and special events with the desire for livable communities.

The board reviews applications for noise variances for events and construction that may impact many people or take place over a significant period of time. It also addresses emerging noise problems in the community.

As part of the board, you will also be responsible for working with the Noise Program to advise and make recommendations to the Portland City Council on sound-related code and policy decisions.

To be eligible to serve on the Noise Review Board, members must live, play, worship, work, or do business in the City of Portland.

Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.

Visit the city’s website to learn more.

https://t.co/XZXoMTbUNH

#Portland #NoiseReviewBoard #LovePortland

[Portland Permitting & Development @PortlandPermits]

There are two weeks left to apply! If you have experience with public art, or are passionate about urban design and architecture, you may be a great choice to serve on the Design Commission. Applications are due Thursday, Nov. 20. More info: https://t.co/gVVque2MSd

[City of Portland, OR @PortlandGov]

Join a team of experts from various areas of urban planning serving on the Design Commission.

The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings, starting as early as April 2026, for four-year terms. Applications are accepted through Thursday, Nov. 20.

The Design Commission provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture in Portland’s design overlay zones—areas where design and neighborhood character are of special concern. It supports context-sensitive, high-quality and resilient development, helps create design guidelines, and advises City bureaus and regional partners.

Visit the city’s website to learn more.

https://t.co/CL4IHbULVi

#Portland #DesignComission #PublicArt #UrbanDesign #Architecture

[Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability @PortlandBPS]

Learn about Portland's zoning code at one of these upcoming events!

Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6:30 to 8:00pm (virtual)
Learn more and register: https://t.co/FAIRc8DTfo

Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm (hybrid)
Learn more and register: https://t.co/LEMI6XYjcC