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Are you moving into a commercial space, making alterations, or just changing how you'll use it? You'll need a building permit. Depending on your project, you may also need trade permits. Use the navigation menu to find out more about each step.
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Finalize your permit
Find out what happens after inspections and how to close out your project.
After your inspections, you can get results in three different ways:
- DevHub ↗, under Inspections
- The IVR phone system at 503-823-7300
- PortlandMaps permits search ↗
Some common reasons that work doesn’t pass inspection:
- Incomplete work
- Code violation
- The inspector couldn’t access the work
After you’ve made the changes, schedule another inspection using the same method you used before. There’s a reinspection fee after the first reinspection of a single issue.
If you need a re-inspection
If your inspection wasn’t approved, you’ll need to schedule a re-inspection after making the required corrections.
- Use the same three-digit inspection code.
- Wait until after 5 p.m. to schedule the re-inspection if you're doing it on the same day the inspector entered the results.
- You won’t be able to reschedule until the inspector has entered the original inspection results.
You are allowed a certain number of inspections based on the valuation of your work. If you need more inspections than your allotted amount, you’ll have to buy them.
Final steps for Change of Occupancy projects
After we approve your final inspections, you'll need a Certificate of Occupancy.
This certificate is proof that your business space all the safety and zoning requirements for its intended use. Ask your inspector about how to get your Certificate of Occupancy.
You'll need to display this certificate in a place where everyone inside your business can see it.