Phone: 503-823-7300
Email: bds@portlandoregon.gov
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
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Our Mission Statement
The Bureau of Development Services promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.
News & Events View all »
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Mar 1
Online Appeals Payment Portal
Effective March 1, 2018 – The Bureau of Development Services is announcing a new online payment portal for building code appeals, in an effort to be more helpful to customers who qualify for an appeal.
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Feb 16
Amendments to Title 11, Trees, Regarding Trees in Development Situations, Become Effective March 16, 2018
The amendments to Title 11 were approved by the Portland City Council on Feb. 14, 2018 and will go into effect on March 16, 2018.
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Jan 24
Deferred Submittals for Manufactured Roof Truss Engineering Effective February 1, 2018
BDS will only accept the deferred submittal after the main building permit has been issued. The deferred submittal will not be accepted prior to this stage in the permitting process.
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Jan 4
New State Building Codes
The State of Oregon’s Building Codes Division (BCD) released new editions of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Electrical Specialty Code and the Oregon Plumbing Code. Any permits issued in 2018 must meet the new code requirements, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
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Oct 16
Second Floor Permit Center Remodel
With construction starting on October 13 and continuing throughout the fall and winter, the second story Permit Center will be going through a remodel to better serve our customers.
Service Updates View all »
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Mar 19
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Update on SDCs for Residential Additions
Beginning July 1, 2018, Portland Parks & Recreation and the Portland Bureau of Transportation will assess development fees for additions to residential units by the amount of square footage in each structure.
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Mar 12
Important deadline for tax credits on Solar energy systems purchased on or before Dec. 31, 2017
The Oregon Department of Energy provides residential homeowners with up to a $6,000 tax credit for their 2017 taxes (with credit taken over four years) for the installation of solar energy systems. In order to qualify for this tax credit, individual projects need to have installation completed and final permits issued by the City of Portland by Sunday, April 1, 2018. Only homeowners who purchased solar systems by Dec. 31, 2017, are eligible for the tax credits.
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Oct 16
City to allow RVs, tiny homes on wheels on private property with conditions
Commissioner Eudaly said, "Housing is a basic need and a human right. We have failed to keep up with demand for affordable housing for decades..."
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Sep 26
Urban Forestry: Fee Schedule Corrections
Effective November 1, 2017
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Sep 22
Reduced Inspection Services Sept. 25 - Sept. 29
Inspection scheduling will be affected September 25 through September 29 as our inspection staff will be attending mandatory continuing education training.
To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will provide translation, reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services/alternative formats to persons with disabilities. For accommodations, translations, complaints, and information, call 503-823-7300, TTY 503-823-6868, use Oregon Relay Service: 711, come to 1900 SW 4th Ave, 5th Floor, Portland, OR 97201, or email bds@portlandoregon.gov.
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