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Out of concern for the safety of the public and City staff, City of Portland bureaus made changes and closures to our in-person customer service delivery. Many staff are teleworking, as we continue to serve the community. For more information, see this page.

• The Development Services Center at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue is accessible only by appointment. Visit our Development Services Center page for more information on how to apply and pay for permits and receive other services.
• Get help now with a free 15-minute virtual appointment. 
• Residential and commercial permit inspections can be scheduled online or by phone.
• BDS offers convenient online services including Development Hub PDX where customers can apply and schedule inspections for simple trade permits and some urban forestry permits. BDS also offers a Remote Video Re-inspection service for simple on-site inspections involving minor corrections.