Permitting & Development — Intro
Documents
Source: Documents ↗
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
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
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
List of registered contractors in the Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) Program.
Updated March 10, 2026 2:34 pm
Sewer Break Cases in PDF format
Updated March 2, 2026 9:02 am
Sample demolition site plan, sample site plan, building permit application, demolition plan, asbestos survey cover sheet, property owner’s intent to demolish acknowledgement statement, asbestos survey submittal extension form, SB 871 site control review - demolition checksheet response and more.
Updated February 26, 2026 3:16 pm
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 Zoning Code Information Guide covers requirements for residential projects in the Portland International Airport Noise Impact Overlay Zone. Form last updated: 11/13/2017.
Updated February 4, 2026 9:59 am
Residential deck guide: Permit-ready plans (prescriptive). This information is to help you design your deck, obtain a building permit, and pass inspections.
Updated February 3, 2026 3:21 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
Learn more about the program overview and requirements in the residential sewer inspection program guide and sewer as-built drawing.
Updated December 23, 2025 3:53 pm
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
Used to apply for the installation of any new septic system or the repair or alteration of a septic tank and/or drainfield. To learn more about what you need to apply for a septic permit, search this website for "septic permits."
Updated October 31, 2025 4:29 pm
Get the application for septic decommissioning permits for cesspools, septic tanks, and seepage pits that were abandoned or are no longer in use. The City of Portland conducts septic decommissioning inspections for all of Multnomah County.
Updated October 31, 2025 4:26 pm