FIR: Field Issuance Remodel Program — Intro
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FIR: Field Issuance Remodel Program
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Update, March 2026: We appreciate the patience of those who have been waiting for an opportunity to join the program. At this time, due to ongoing budget and staffing constraints, we are unable to accept new participants and will not be maintaining a waitlist. Maintaining the high level of service for which the program is known remains our priority, and our current resources do not allow for program expansion.
Please check back for future updates. Thank you for your understanding.
The FIR Program facilitates plan review and inspection with:
- In-person, onsite consultations.
- Single point of contact. Work with a single inspector to do all process management, plan reviews, and inspections for each project.
The FIR Program does not relax code requirements or provide lower standards of plan review or inspection services than those required by Oregon State law or the Portland City Code.
Learn about the benefits of the Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) program at Portland Permitting & Development. Featuring Shane Patrick of Neil Kelly Company, Richard De Wolf of Arciform, and David Lipkind of Shelbyville Remodeling.
How the FIR Program works
When you join the FIR Program, you will work with one Senior Building Inspector for the entire life of your project.
The benefit of working with one inspector from the planning stages to inspection is you’ll get a flexible, efficient, and solutions-based approach to permitting your project.
Your inspector will be your main point of contact for all stages of permitting and inspections through the FIR Program.
- Pre-construction consultation
- Pre-design consultations, if desired
- Site meetings
- Process management assistance in reviews from other City bureaus
- Plan review
- Inspections
Learn about projects that can be permitted through the FIR Program. ↗
Who is eligible to join the FIR Program?
The FIR Program serves Oregon-licensed contractors, architects, and engineers who perform recurring alteration and addition work.
Join the FIR Program *Waitlist Closed*
*Waitlist closed until further notice*
Become a FIR Contractor *CLOSED until further notice*
FIR Program Guide
For more details on what types of projects are allowed, service delivery methods, contractor rights and responsibilities, and more, see the Field Issuance Remodel Program Guide.
Estimating FIR Program permit fees
For help estimating FIR permit fees, visit FIR Program: Estimating Fees ↗.
Learn about:
- The services provided by the FIR Program and its review partners.
- The current fee schedules and where to find fees for FIR permits.
- When fees are due and how to pay them.
Find a FIR Contractor
Work with a FIR contractor on your next home project. Our list of FIR-registered contractors is updated as needed.
Search CCB Contractors on the State of Oregon Contractor License Search ↗.