Portland Permitting Note: Portland recently reorganized its Bureau of Development Services into Portland Permitting & Development (PPD). Many permit types have generous exemptions — fences under 7 feet and same-material roof replacements often don't need permits.
About Building Permits in Portland
Building permits in Portland are issued by the Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS). Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the DevHub portal at portland.gov/bds. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 5–10 business days for standard residential projects.
2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code. Portland's eco-roof incentive program offers fee reductions for projects incorporating green roof elements.
All inspections are scheduled through the DevHub portal; 24-hour notice is required.