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Business Taxes: 503-823-5157
111 SW Columbia St, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97201
Permits & Enforcement
Per direction from City of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, the Revenue Division will be closed effective March 17, 2020 until further notice.
We will be unable to answer phone calls during this time.
All forms or inquiries regarding Payday Lenders, Social Gaming, Secondhand Dealers, Amusement Device Permits, Pay and Park and Non-Pay Parking Programs should be emailed to: karla.frahler@portlandoregon.gov.
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Providing oversight for Pay & Park and non-pay private parking lots, secondhand shops, poker clubs, permitted games & payday lenders. Collecting current and delinquent revenues owed to the City to support regulatory efforts of other City Bureaus.
Secondhand Dealers Permits
Shops that buy and sell used or new property that is frequently the subject of theft
- RAPID Information for Secondhand Dealers
- Portland City Code Chapter 14B.90
- Administrative Rule 020.12-3 Definition of Acquire
- Administrative Rule 020.14-1 Definition of a Dealer
- Administrative Rule 020.18-1 Definition of Regulated Property
- Administrative Rule 060.12-1 Permit Fees
- Administrative Rule 080.12-1 Reporting of Regulated Property Transactions
- Administrative Rule 090.12-1 Exceptions to Regulated Property Sale Limitations (Summary)
- Administrative Rule 090.18-1 Exceptions to Regulated Property Sale Limitations
- Administrative Rule 120.12-1 Prohibited Acts
Social Game Permits
Regulates the operators of social games (i.e., poker games), restricting location, age, dollar amount of play, etc., to protect the public peace, safety and moral
Amusement Devices, Games & Machines
Games that require the payment of money in order to play must have a permit (e.g., pool tables, foosball, coin operated darts, claw or grabber games, etc.)
Payday Lenders Program
Regulating payday lenders in Portland, Gresham, and Oregon City
ADU/SDC Waiver Program
Information for those seeking a waiver of system development charges (SDCs) for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
Assessments & Liens
Collects City liens and sewer assessments.