Portland Permitting and Development

Building inspectors play a critical role in keeping buildings safe. As construction is underway, they check to see that the approved plans are being followed and that the work is safe.

City of Portland inspectors provide dozens of different types of inspections, from making sure erosion is well managed, to evaluating framing and roofing, to ensuring electrical and plumbing connections are safe, and so much more.

As part of , we want to acknowledge the essential service of these inspectors in keeping our homes and businesses safe for years to come. Thank you!

Learn more at Portland.gov/Building-Safety-Month.

Portland Permitting & Development is proposing changes to several of its fees for the coming fiscal year, starting in July. These fee changes are due to increased costs for labor, materials and other services.

Changes in these fees are subject to review and approval by the Portland City Council. Portland Permitting & Development also provides permitting and land use review services for properties located in some unincorporated areas of Multnomah County, and those fees are subject to review and approval by the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners.

These fees will be discussed in public meetings in May and June. The Portland City Council is scheduled to consider the proposed fee increases at a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Public testimony on the proposed fee changes will be accepted at that hearing.

Learn more about the proposed fee changes and how you can share your views: Portland.gov/ppd/26-27-fees