Portland Permitting & Development Fee Reductions
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Starting January 24, 2025, all fee reductions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The types of fee reductions are listed in the table below.
About fee reductions
Each building permit and land use fee reduction request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Depending on the bureau's financial state, fee reductions may be suspended at any time.
The PP&D Director’s Office supports fee reduction requests.
Note: PP&D cannot reduce other bureaus' fees or System Development Charges.
Eligibility opportunities
The bureau will offer additional reductions when its financial state allows for it. We acknowledge the value each project brings to the community.
Note: We determine eligibility for the Low-income Fee Reduction category using the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) area Median Family Income ↗. Current eligibility for a fee reduction is set at 80% area Median Family Income.
Fee Reduction category
Current Fee Reduction Percentage
Affordable Housing
Review on a case-by-case basis
Non-profit / Community Benefit
Review on a case-by-case basis
Arts & Culture Empowerment Program
Review on a case-by-case basis
Small Business Empowerment Program
Review on a case-by-case basis
Empowerment Neighborhood Program
Review on a case-by-case basis
Low-income
Review on a case-by-case basis
Shelters
Review on a case-by-case basis
Apply to determine eligibility
Complete the Portland Permitting & Development Fee Reduction Request form:
Questions?
Please call the General Inquiries phone number: 503-823-7300.