Portland Permitting & Development

Portland Permitting & Development is an integral part of Portland's development. Its team works with developers, builders, and homeowners to guide them through the development process. Portland Permitting & Development issues building permits, reviews building plans, inspects construction activity, and performs land use reviews. The bureau manages programs to ensure that construction and land use codes are followed. Portland Permitting & Development is instrumental in enhancing the safety of buildings and Portland's quality of life.