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Do you need a permit for your home project?

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The City of Portland also issues building permits for the City of Maywood Park.

Residential permits are for one- and two-family homes

This home repair and remodeling permit information is for one-family and two-family homes.

Different rules apply for apartments and houses with three or more units (called "commercial buildings"). Learn more about projects that require permits for your business or commercial building ↗.