The Bureau of Development Services (BDS) promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.
Location
1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
Apply or Pay for Building Permits, Trade Permits and Zoning Permits
Apply for building permits, trade permits and zoning permits online or in person. Includes revisions, deferred submittals and electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. Submit a building permit application online or in person. Pay for permits in person or online with Development Hub PDX.
15-Minute Appointments: Building Permit and Zoning Help
Schedule a free 15-minute virtual meeting with a construction, zoning and development expert. Ask questions about building permit submittal requirements. Get help with the permit process, zoning requirements, building codes, and more. Language access is available.
Do You Need a Permit for Your Commercial Construction Project?
Learn more about what kind of commercial construction needs a permit. Find out if you need a day care center building permit, a seismic upgrade permit and what permits you need for new construction or for alterations. Includes multifamily building permits information.
Do You Need a Permit for Your Residential Project?
Learn more about residential building permits, electrical permits, mechanical permits, plumbing permits and zoning permits and work that requires a permit for a 1- or 2-family home. When is a residential permit needed? When don’t you need a permit for a 1 or 2 family home? (Also known as Brochure 2)