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Page explains how to access permit status on PortlandMaps using IVR number or permit number through the Advanced Permits search, with results displayed in a pop-up showing permit details and status.

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Navigate to PortlandMaps.com > Advanced toolbar > Permits section > Basic tab to access permit search (How to Use PortlandMaps to Check on a Permit Under Review ↗)
Search by IVR number (6-7 digits, e.g., 2798743) or Permit number (format: YY-XXXXXX, e.g., 21-168311) (How to Use PortlandMaps to Check on a Permit Under Review ↗)
Permit number format is two-digit year, dash, six-digit permit case/number (Application Number includes this format) (How to Use PortlandMaps to Check on a Permit Under Review ↗)
Address search available but may return multiple permits; IVR is the unique identifier assigned to permit or case (How to Use PortlandMaps to Check on a Permit Under Review ↗)
Search results display in pop-up window containing Permit Detail and Status field (How to Use PortlandMaps to Check on a Permit Under Review ↗)
For building permits, trade permits, and land use review information, refer to Permit Information General Search guide (How to Use PortlandMaps to Check on a Permit Under Review ↗)

How to Use PortlandMaps to Check on a Permit Under Review

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View permit status on PortlandMaps

Navigate to PortlandMaps.com ↗.
Select Advanced from the toolbar.
Select Permits.
In the Basic tab, enter IVR number or Permit number.
- Searching by address is available but may return multiple permits.
- Note: Application Number includes the two-digit year, a dash, and the six-digit permit case/number (e.g. 21-168311).
- The IVR (Inspection Request System) number is the unique identifier assigned to the permit or case. Enter the six or seven-digit IVR number (e.g. 2798743).
Click Search.
A pop-up window will display the Permit Detail and status.

PortlandMaps Permit Details Status field highlighted

For additional information on searching for active and historical building permits, trade permits, and a permit applicationland use review information refer to the Permit Information General Search guide ↗.