Unofficial mirror of portland.gov/ppd. Always verify with the official source. View original ↗

Find Development Projects in Your Neighborhood and Review Applications

← root

Breadcrumb: Find Development Projects in Your Neighborhood and Review Applications

Source: Find Development Projects in Your Neighborhood and Review Applications ↗ Last modified: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:02:36 GMT

Learn more about development or demolition projects in your neighborhood and when we send out notices about projects.

Find out what is being built or torn down in your neighborhood

Learn more about development projects near your home. You can search online maps to learn more about development activity ↗. Use addresses, neighborhood associations or business associations to look up information. You can look up information about building permits, code enforcement cases and land use reviews. Learn how to use Portland Maps ↗. 

We also post current public notices for land use decisions ↗. Search for land use decisions by area of the city (like "Northwest decisions"), by neighborhood (for example, "Goose Hollow") and by type ("Adjustment review.").

You can also call the General Inquiries phone number to talk to a planner to learn more about a specific development project in your area. Have the address available when you call.

Learn more about a development project during the land use review process

For projects that need a land use review ↗, the City sends notices to neighborhood associations and to some nearby property owners. Learn more about the land use review process ↗.

Some ways you can learn more about a development project:

  • Read the public notice. Learn more about how the City notifies neighbors ↗.
  • Look up the code listed in the notice to learn about the rules. See the Zoning Code ↗.
  • Review the full land use case file. Please call Land Use Records Management with the application number to set up an appointment.

Review permit applications and drawings for development projects

Most building permits applications include drawings. Applications and drawings become part of public record. Some material may be copyrighted. 

Once we issue a permit, you can find plans on Portland Maps ↗. For permits older than 2005, visit How to Request Public Property Records ↗.