Portland Permits, Made Simple
Start with an address, understand what applies to that property, and move into zoning, permits, fees, and timelines from one place.
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See zoning, likely permits, permit history, fees, and timeline signals for a property.
What could be approved faster right now
These comparisons use Portland permit timeline analysis together with the platform's current automation rules, validation logic, and review pipeline.
~11 days
Same-day
~100%
20–37 days
Same-day
~95–100%
~90 days
~37 days
~59%
~110 days
~48 days
~56%
~121 days
~57 days
~53%
Why this comparison is credible
Current durations come from the existing analysis of 48,590 Portland permits. Platform durations reflect the workflows this product already automates or materially accelerates. Public hearings, external dependencies, and expert judgment still remain where the process requires them.
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Why Portland Permits?
Instant Answers
Know what you can build, how much it costs, and how long it'll take — before you start.
Smart Autofill
Your information is saved securely. Every form you submit makes the next one faster.
One Platform
47+ form types across 8 bureaus. Track every application from one dashboard.
More Services
Look up property records, search permits, explore the zoning map, or report an issue.
Look up permit history and active applications for any Portland address.
Search all submitted permits by reference number, type, or address.
Interactive map with zoning layers, environmental overlays, and parcel data.
Report graffiti, potholes, streetlight outages, abandoned vehicles, and more.
Browse by Category
Every permit, application, license, and filing — digitized.
Building permits, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, ADU, and more.
Tax registration, business licenses, short-term rentals, noise variances, and more.
Parking permits, free trees, fire safety assessments, garbage service, and more.
Street use permits, utility management, encroachments, public works, and events.
Brownfield grants, watershed stewardship, PCEF clean energy funding, and more.
Cannabis, liquor, special events, deconstruction, waste hauler certifications.
Down payment assistance, home repair loans, sewer connection loans.
Treebate, utility assistance, toilet rebate, fee reductions, energy exemptions.
City claims, citation appeals, utility bill appeals, campaign finance complaints.
Tax returns (all entity types), transient lodging reports, energy reporting.
Water meters, sewer connections, backflow prevention, stormwater permits, and utility requests.
Athletic field permits, facility reservations, film permits, picnic and wedding bookings.
Graffiti, potholes, abandoned vehicles, streetlights, sidewalk hazards, illegal dumping, and more.
Address changes, utility service transfers, bike registration, contact updates.
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