Phone: 503-823-7300
Email: bds@portlandoregon.gov
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Info Center
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The Bureau of Development Services promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes. To learn more about our services, please explore the information below.
About Us
BDS Mission, BDS Organizational Chart, Career Opportunities, BDS Operating Plan, BDS Budget & Financial Plan and etc.
Development Hub PDX
Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical Permits online.
Development Services Center
Find out the hours, location and services provided by the Development Services Center.
Portland Online Permitting System (POPS)
The City’s Bureau of Development Services (BDS) and Bureau of Technology Services (BTS) are co-sponsors of the initiative to update the City's legacy permitting and case management software system.
Potential Tree Code Amendments (Spring and Summer 2020)
The City of Portland is seeking public input in developing proposals to strengthen tree preservation during development activities.
News & Publications
Press releases, calendar of events and publications.
Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Building Information
The Bureau of Development Services Structural Engineering Team is responsible for the implementation of the City and State Building Code regulations for the seismic evaluation and retrofitting of new and existing buildings.
Demolitions and Major Residential Alterations and Additions
- Residential Demolition Ordinance amendments scheduled for City Council hearing Sept. 9, 2020
- Residential Demolition Inspection Requirements
- Residential Demolitions - Overview and Criteria
- Changes to Requirements Around Residential Demolitions, Major Residential Alterations and Additions
- Major Residential Alteration and Addition Permit – Overview and Criteria
- How asbestos abatement and demolition affects Portland's sewer system
- Residential Demolition Map
- Comments, Questions, Suggestions and Concerns
Boards, Commissions & Advisory Committees
Interested in volunteering? Click on “How to Apply for Membership”
BDS Maps & GIS Information
Maps, aerial photographs, and spatial information related to BDS services.
Which Bureaus Are Involved in Permitting?
The Bureau of Development Services partners with other City bureaus throughout the development review process. These bureaus all have a role in permitting infrastructure and all have staff co-located in the Development Services Center.
Neighborhood Resources
Building permit and land use information
Language Translation
The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access to the benefits of municipal programs and services for all Portland residents, regardless of their proficiency in English.