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The City of Portland, Oregon

Development Services

From Concept to Construction

Phone: 503-823-7300

TTY : 503-823-6868

1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201

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  • Visiting the DSC?

    Please check our DSC Business Hours and Service Availability webpage before visiting the DSC.

  • Latest Edition of Plans Examiner (January/February 2015)

    A bi-monthly publication to inform the building-design and construction community about development procedures, policies, procedures and events affecting their work with the City of Portland.

  • Apply for Trade Permits Online

    Apply for electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permits that do not require plan review.

  • BDS Online Fee Estimator

    Obtain a Cost Estimate for your Residential and Commercial Projects. Start Now!

  • Land Use Notices, Hearings, Decisions & Pre-App Conference

    View public notices, hearings, pre-application conferences and other public meetings.

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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.

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BDS Service Level Updates View all »

  1. Feb 13

    Expansion of the BDS Accessory Short-term Rental Permitting Process to Include Multi-dwelling Structures (Apartments and Condominiums)

  2. Feb 10

    Holiday Closure: Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 16, 2015

  3. Jan 9

    Holiday Closure: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2015

  4. Dec 16

    Title 11 Tree Regulations Effective January 2, 2015 Effecting Residential and Commercial Plan Submittal / Urban Forestry Moving to 1900 Building

  5. Nov 20

    2014 Holiday Closure Schedule

Hours of Operation

General Office:

Monday through Friday

8:00 am — 5:00 pm

The Development Service Center
(1st Floor):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

7:30 am — 3:00 pm

Thursdays

7:30 am — 12:00 pm

Permitting Services (2nd Floor)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

8:00 am — 3:00 pm

Thursdays

8:00 am — 12:00 pm

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Learn more about ITAP

The Information Technology Advancement Project (ITAP) will move the City's development review process to a paperless system. The paperless process will allow complete, online access to the City bureaus' permitting and case services. Learn more »