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The City of Portland, Oregon

Environmental Services

working for clean rivers

Phone: 503-823-7740

Fax: 503-823-6995

1120 SW 5th Avenue, Room 1000, Portland, OR 97204

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Development Services

I WANT TO . . .

Connect a property to the public sewer

Learn more about stormwater management requirements

Learn about financial assistance offered by the City

Learn what to do about a Required Sewer Connection notice

Learn about sewer connection charges and fees

Get a public works permit

Environmental Services partners with homeowners, developers, and contractors to meet the community’s development needs. We value the needs and interests of development customers, our ratepayers, and other community stakeholders.

Photo of stormwater management facility

We participate in the development review process as a partner with the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) and other City bureaus. Our staff review building permit plans, public works permit plans, land use applications, and participate in the BDS Early Assistance process.


How to Research Your Property

Tools for finding out about permits and other information about your property

Related Programs

Links to Environmental Services programs that are relevant to private property and development projects