Permits & Inspections

• Application Forms

  • Affordable Housing Construction Excise Tax Exemption Application

  • Alternative Technology Advisory Committee Application

  • Applicant Paid Overtime Form

  • Building Address Application

  • Building Move Application

  • Building Permit Application for Building, Site Development and Zoning Permits

  • Checklist and Submittal Requirements for Prescriptive Installations of Solar Photovoltaic in accordance with Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code (OSISC) and Solar Water Heating Systems

  • Copyright Release and FAQs

  • Copyrighted Materials - Request for Reproduction and FAQs

  • Deferred Submittal Requirements and Application (Fillable)

  • Development Services Center (DSC) Appointment Application

  • Electrical Permit Application

  • Electrical Renewable Energy Permit Application

  • High Efficiency Interior Lighting Systems Form and Moisture Sensitive Wood Framing Moisture Content Form

  • Home Occupation Permit Requirements and Application

  • Mechanical Permit Application

  • Minor Mechanical Label Application

  • New Single Family Residential (NSFR) Application Packet (Fillable)

  • Original Art Murals Permit Application

  • Permit Revision Application and Submittal Requirements (Fillable)

  • Plumbing Permit Application

  • Portable (A-Board) Sign Registration Application

  • Property Owner's Intent to Demolish Acknowledgement Statement

  • Public Records Request Form (City of Portland)

  • Record Request Reduced Fee/Waiver Application

  • Refund Request Form - For Permits Only

  • Research Request Form

  • Residential Fee Paid Inspection Request

  • School Construction Excise Tax Exemption Application

  • Shell Permit Acknowledgement Statement

  • Sign Permit Application

  • Temporary Sign Registration Application

• Appeals

  • Building Code Appeal Application

  • Electrical Code Appeal Application

  • Mechanical Code Appeal Application

  • Plumbing Code Appeal Application

  • Electronic Appeal Application - Online Submission - 9/01

• Brochures

  • Brochure 1 - Guide to Residential Permits and Inspections

  • Brochure 2 - Do I Need a Permit for My Project?

  • Brochure 3 - Fences, Decks and Outdoor Projects

  • Brochure 3a - Deck Design Guide

  • Brochure 4 - Wood Stoves, Fireplace Inserts and Chimneys

  • Brochure 5 - Applying for a New Single Family Residential Project and Sample Fees

  • Brochure 6 - What Plans Do I Need for a Building Permit?

  • Brochure 7 - Broken Sewer and Drain Lines

  • Brochure 8 - Stairs

  • Brochure 9 - Converting Attics, Basements and Garages to Living Space - Residential

  • Brochure 10 - Windows

  • Brochure 11 - Residential Structures and Landscaping in Wildfire Hazard Areas

  • Brochure 12 - Residential Seismic Strengthening - Methods to Reduce Potential Earthquake Damage

  • Brochure 21 - Basic Housing Requirements

  • Brochure 23 - Major Residential Alterations and Additions

  • Brochure 30 - Change of Use or Occupancy

  • Brochure 31 - Vending Carts on Private Property

  • Brochure 32 - Commercial Food Establishments - 1/19/11

  • Brochure 33 - Signs: Portable and Temporary

• Commercial Buildings and Multi-Family Structures (3 or more units)

  • Bedding and Backfill of Water and Sewer Lines

  • Building Code Summary Worksheet (Fillable in MS WORD)

  • Building Move Application

  • Building Permit Application for Building, Site Development and Zoning Permits

  • Building Permit Requirements for Prefabricated Metal Buildings

  • Change of Occupancy - Brochure 30

  • Change of Occupancy - Program Guide

  • Commercial - Major Interior Alterations Submittal Requirements

  • Commercial - Minor Interior Alterations Submittal Requirements

  • Commercial - New Construction, Additions, Alterations with Exterior Work or Structural Changes - Submittal Requirements

  • Commercial Food Establishments

  • Commercial Plumbing Plan Requirements - Program Guide

  • Commercial Reroof Permit/Inspection Program Contractor Registration and Agreement Form

  • Commercial Reroof Permits - Program Guide

  • Customer Guide to Quick & Easy Commercial Inspections

  • Deferred Submittal Requirements and Application

  • Electrical Master Permit (Industrial Plant) Program - Program Guide

  • Electrical Master Permit Registration (Application)

  • Electrical Master Permit Registration (Update)

  • Electrical Plan Review - Program Guide

  • Fire and Life Safety Summary (FLSS)

  • Firestopping - Program Guide

  • Hoods Mechanical - Submittal Guidelines

  • HVAC Systems - Mechanical Submittal Guidelines

  • Illegal Dumping - Program Guide

  • Life Safety Completeness Checklist (WORD Fillable)

  • Life Safety Preliminary Meeting Request Packet

  • Medical Gas & Vacuum System - Program Guide

  • Metal Buildings - Permit and Submittal Requirements

  • Minor Mechanical Label Application

  • Minor Mechanical Labels - Program Guides

  • Minor Plumbing Labels - Program Guides

  • Minor Structural Labels - Program Guides

  • Non-Residential Stormwater Permit Requirements

  • Partial Electrical Permits - Program Guides

  • Rack Storage Systems - Submittal Guidelines

  • Radio Frequency Transmission Facilities - Registration Form

  • Radio Frequency Transmission Facilities - Submittal Requirements

  • Rooftop Units - Mechanical Submittal Guidelines

  • Sample Site Plan

  • Structural Silicone, Plan Review Submittal and Special Inspections Requirements

  • System Development Charge (SDC) Form, Commercial Projects

  • Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Program Guides

  • Temporary Electrical Permits - Program Guides

  • Townhouse Maintenance Agreement

  • Type A Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) - Multi-Dwelling Structure (3 units of more) - Permit Application & Checklist

  • Unreinforced Masonry Database (URM)

  • Vending Carts - Brochure 31

• Process Management

  • Process Management Complete Submittal Intake Process

  • Process Management intake checklist

  • Process Management intake checklist, E-PLANS

  • Process Management Major Projects Group Application

  • Process Management Major Projects Group Process

• Erosion, Sanitation & Site Development

  • Bedding and Backfill of Water and Sewer Lines

  • Broken Sewer and Drain Lines - Brochure 7

  • Disclaimer for Existing On-site Sewage Disposal System

  • Erosion Concerns Sign (11" X 17")

  • Erosion Control Illustrations

  • Erosion Control Manual

  • Landslide Hazard Study

  • Non-Residential Stormwater Permit Requirements

  • Permanent Erosion Control Measures

  • Residential Structures and Landscaping in Wildfire Hazard Areas - Brochure 11

  • Septic - Annual Inspection & Pumper Truck Application

  • Septic - As-Built and Material List

  • Septic - Authorizing Representative

  • Septic - Decommissioning Brochure

  • Septic - Evaluation Application

  • Septic - Installation Permit Application

  • Septic - Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS)

  • Simple Mitigation (Stormwater Management/SIM) Form

  • Simple Site Erosion Control Requirements Form

  • Stormwater Retrofits

  • Temporary Erosion Control Measures

• Facility Permit Program

  • Facility Permit Program

  • Facility Permit Program - Application for Permit to install Fire Alarm System

  • Facility Permit Program - Application for Permit to install Fixed System

  • Facility Permit Program - Application for Permit to install Fixed System

  • Facility Permit Program - Application to install/remove Tanks, Cylinders & Equipment

  • Facility Permit Program - Electrical Contractor Verification Form

  • Facility Permit Program - Facility Permit Plan Intake Form

  • Facility Permit Program - Facility Permit Plan Registration Application

  • Facility Permit Program - Program Guide

• General Information

  • Affordable Housing Programs for New Developments

  • Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Information

  • Checksheet Response Application

  • How to Update Your Plan in Response to a Checksheet

  • Permit Research

  • PGE - Clearance of buildings from wires, conductors, & cables

  • School Construction Excise Tax (CET) Facts

  • Stormwater Management Manual (SWMM)

  • Systems Development Charges (SDCs)

  • Tracking Your Building Permit Application and Understanding Your Status Report

• Inspections

  • Bedding and Backfill of Water and Sewer Lines

  • Inspection Request IVR Reference Sheet

  • Inspection Request System (IVR) Frequently Asked Questions

  • Instructions for Requesting an Inspection Using IVR

  • Medical Gas System Installer Performance Testing Record

  • Residential Fee Paid Inspection Request

  • Residential Inspection Record Card

  • Special Inspection Agency Replacement Request Form

  • Structural Silicone, Plan Review Submittal and Special Inspections Requirements

• Residential - One and Two Family Dwellings

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit - Submittal Requirements

  • Accessory Dwelling Units - Program Guide

  • Acknowledgement of Exemption for Heating Facilities, Ceiling Height, and/or Room Dimensions

  • Additions - Submittal Requirements

  • Applying for a New Single Family Residential Project and Sample Fees

  • Basement Conversion to Living Space (Sample Plan)

  • Basic Housing Requirements - Brochure 21

  • Bedding and Backfill of Water and Sewer Lines

  • Broken Sewer and Drain Lines - Brochure 7

  • Building Move Application

  • Certification Regarding Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint

  • Change of Occupancy - Program Guide

  • Combination Permits for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings - Program Guide

  • Conversion to Habitable Space - Submittal Requirements

  • Converting Attics, Basements and Garages to Living Space - Residential - Brochure 9

  • Customer Guide to Quick & Easy Residential Inspections

  • Deck Design Guide - Brochure 3a

  • Decks - Submittal Guidelines

  • Do I Need a Permit for My Project? - Brochure 2

  • Dormer Additions - Lateral Bracing for Minor Additions and Dormers

  • Dormer and Second Floor Additions - Submittal Requirements

  • Eaves and Exterior Wall Protection - Handout

  • Energy Efficiency Additional Measures Requirements

  • Fences, Decks and Outdoor Projects - Brochure 3

  • Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) - Fee Paid Contractor Research Request

  • Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) - Program Registration and Agreement

  • Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) Permit Application

  • Field Issuance Remodel Program - Program Guide

  • Field Issuance Remodel Program Brochure

  • Garages and Sheds - Submittal Requirements

  • Home Occupations Handout

  • Illegal Dumping

  • Interior Remodel - Submittal Guidelines

  • Limited Structural Engineering Plan Review For Single Family Dwellings

  • Maintaining Portland's Safety and Livability

  • Manufactured Dwellings on Individual Lot - Submittal Requirements

  • NEW - Type A Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) - 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Structure - Permit Application & Checklist

  • New Single Family Residential (NSFR) Application Packet

  • New Single Family Residential (NSFR) Sample Fees

  • New Single Family Residential Minimum Submittal Checklist and Sample Site Plan

  • Permits and Inspections - Brochure 1

  • RENEWAL - Type A Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) - 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Structure - Permit Application & Checklist

  • Residential Agreement for Basement Fill & Compaction

  • Residential Batch Intake Worksheet

  • Residential Certificate of Occupancy - Program Guide

  • Residential Fixtures Worksheet for Additions or Remodeling

  • Residential Sewer as Built Drawing

  • Residential Structures and Landscaping in Wildfire Hazard Areas - Brochure 11

  • Residential Wall Bracing Guide (State of Oregon link)

  • Sign and Awning Permits Program Guide

  • Stairs - Brochure 8

  • Structural Silicone, Plan Review Submittal and Special Inspections Requirements

  • Subcontractor Permit Information Process

  • Systems Development Charge Form, Residential Projects

  • Temporary Electrical Permits - Program Guide

  • Townhouse Maintenance Agreement

  • Type A Accessory Short-Term Rental (ASTR) - 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Structure - Permit Application & Checklist - NEW

  • Water Service Application - Residential

  • What Plans Do I Need for a Building Permit? - Brochure 6

  • Windows - Brochure 10

  • Wood Stoves, Fireplace Inserts and Chimneys - Brochure 4

• Signs

  • Portable (A-Board) Sign Registration Application

  • Sign & Awning Permits - Program Guide

  • Sign Code Enforcement (Temporary Rule)

  • Sign Permit Application

  • Sign Permit Sample Elevation

  • Sign Permit Sample Site Plan

  • Signs: Portable and Temporary

  • Temporary Sign Registration Application

• Trades

  • Electrical Code Appeal Application

  • Electrical Permit Application

  • Mechanical Permit Application

  • Online Permit

  • Online Permit - Add Fixtures To Existing Online Permits

  • Permits Online User Guide

  • Plumbing Permit Application

  • Subcontractor Permit Information Process