Permit Review and Getting Your Permit
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To find more information about permits, search Portland.gov for a project type. For example, "ADU" or "Decks."
Apply for a permit and submit your plans
You can submit your permit application request online ↗ via Development Hub PDX ↗.
Click here for step-by-step instructions ↗ to submit a permit application request online or in-person.
Watch this training and demo on how to submit a permit request on DevHub.
The City accepts many different types of permit and plan review applications. Find out how to send us your application ↗ and/or purchase a permit, depending on the type of project you are working on.
For most projects, electronic plans are submitted through the Single PDF process ↗. Large scale projects such as commercial new construction are submitted though PDX E-plans and ProjectDox ↗. If you are unable to create electronic plans yourself, please call us and we will work with you.
Plan review
Your plans are sent to different groups of experts. These reviewers look at your plans to make sure they meet specific code requirements or regulations. If the plans meet the code rules, the reviewer approves them.
If something does not meet code or is unclear, the reviewer will ask for corrections. The reviewer sends you detailed notes with the problems or questions on a "Checksheet."
Track your permit review online
You can track the status of the permit review on Portland Maps ↗. You can also find out who is reviewing your project and how to reach them.