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The daily Pre-Issuance List for residential and sign permits.

Updated April 17, 2026 12:55 pm

This is the list of all permits that are in stage one of permitting, called "intake." This report is updated regularly. For more information search Portland.gov for permit review process.

Updated April 17, 2026 8:19 am

The daily Pre-Issuance List for Solar, Mechanical (stand-alone), and Residential Deferred Submittals and Revisions.

Updated April 17, 2026 8:19 am

The daily pre-issuance list for commercial permits.

Updated April 17, 2026 7:35 am

This form is for a Land Use Type III Decision Appeal.

Updated April 15, 2026 8:15 am

Properties use septic systems for sanitary disposal if they do not have physical and/or legal access to public sanitary sewer. Learn about how to obtain septic approval for development on properties that already have a septic system or vacant land that will need a septic system.

Updated April 14, 2026 1:21 pm

This form assists commercial building permit applicants in compliance with the terms of ASHRAE 90.1-2019.

Updated April 7, 2026 1:48 pm

Updated April 7, 2026 1:47 pm

Floor area ratio (FAR) is the relationship of building area (total square footage) to site area (amount of land). Think of floor area as the volume of a building. FAR regulations tell you “how much” building is allowed.

Updated April 7, 2026 1:43 pm

Updated March 17, 2026 10:50 am

Sewer Break Cases in PDF format

Updated March 2, 2026 9:02 am

Required only when removing of trees 36" or greater on private property

Updated February 5, 2026 4:08 pm

The Neighborhood Contact requirement provides a way to learn more about a proposed development before a land use review or building permit is submitted. Follow one of the Neighborhood Contact Options listed on this handout to complete this requirement. Last updated: 12/03/2020.

Updated February 5, 2026 2:58 pm

This is a waiver for submitting applications to the Development Services Center

Updated February 5, 2026 7:59 am

This is an application for permits going through the Process Managed Major Projects Group (MPG). You can also search this website to learn more about "Process Management," who we are and what we can do for you.

Updated February 5, 2026 7:41 am

Organizations should use this form to request a Type III Decision Appeal Fee Waiver

Updated January 28, 2026 4:34 pm

Use this form to apply for a permit revision. Includes submittal requirements. Search Portland.gov for "Permit Review Process" or for "permit revision" for more information about permit revisions.

Updated January 28, 2026 4:31 pm

This form is to be completed by the Property Owner and a Structural Engineer registered in the State of Oregon to request a building be removed from the City of Portland’s List of Known and Suspected Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Buildings.

Updated January 27, 2026 10:49 am

The City of Portland commercial mechanical inspector area map lists the inspector's name, area and phone number. 

Updated January 26, 2026 9:51 am

These drawings can be found in Appendix A of the October 2022 update of the Erosion and Sediment Control Manual.

Updated December 16, 2025 12:25 pm