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Start Guide: How to get a building permit

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  • [doc] Apply for permits — This page provides instructions for submitting a building permit application to the City of Portland, with options to apply online or in-person at the Development Services Center.
  • [doc] Check permit status — Portland's permit review process has three phases: Intake (prescreen), Under Review (technical review with specific timeframes by project type), and Pre-issuance (final QA). Applicants can check stat…
  • [doc] Pay Permit Fees — Page provides service location and hours for Portland's Development Services Center where building permits are handled, with online services available 24/7.
  • [doc] Building permit plans for residential projects — This page describes building plan requirements for residential permit applications in Portland, including minimum submittal specifications, standard document types, format specifications, and require…
  • [doc] Checksheet: Prepare and submit corrections electronically — This page explains how to submit permit corrections electronically through DevHub's Upload Corrections portal in response to a Checksheet, requiring applicants to wait for all reviews to reach Approv…
  • [doc] Permit Extension or Reactivation — A Portland city services information page providing hours and location for the Development Services Center, which handles building permits, along with general city resource links.
  • [doc] In-person paper permit appointments — In-person building permit appointments are offered at Portland's Development Services Center for customers with limited internet access, language barriers, or technical needs, available Tuesdays 8am-…
  • [doc] Permit Revision — This page provides accessibility and multilingual support information for Portland city services, complying with Title VI and ADA Title II requirements.
  • [doc] ProjectDox online plan review — ProjectDox is an online system for reviewing and managing building plans where applicants apply through Development Hub PDX and upload documents for online review.
  • [doc] Submit Plans Online — Portland's Single PDF Process requires all drawing plans in a single PDF file, limited to 35 pages, with other documents submitted separately. Reviewers communicate through Checksheets in DevHub.
  • [doc] Small Project Permits — The Small Project Permit Program is an expedited permitting process for smaller, less complex projects that can be reviewed within two business days. Eligibility is determined by staff based on estab…

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