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Start Guide: How to get a building permit

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  • [doc] Apply for permits — This page guides users to apply for building permits in Portland, with options to apply online or in-person at the Development Services Center. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
  • [doc] Check permit status — Portland's permit review has three sequential phases (intake, under review, pre-issuance) with timeframes ranging 7–20 days depending on project type and scope. Applicants track progress on DevHub, r…
  • [doc] Pay Permit Fees — Page about paying permit fees for Portland building permits; the provided chunk contains primarily navigation and service availability information for the Development Services Center rather than fee…
  • [doc] Building permit plans for residential projects — Portland's residential building permit plans must follow specific submission requirements (1 set online, 4 in-person), include standard documents like site plans and floor plans, and meet precise tec…
  • [doc] Checksheet: Prepare and submit corrections electronically — Guide for submitting building permit application corrections through the DevHub Upload Corrections portal, with the requirement that all reviews must be completed before submission.
  • [doc] Permit Extension or Reactivation — Page provides navigation and general information about Portland services; substantive content on permit extension/reactivation procedures is absent. Only operational details for the Development Servi…
  • [doc] In-person paper permit appointments — In-person building permit appointments are offered at Portland's Development Services Center for customers with limited internet access, language barriers, or technical assistance needs. Appointments…
  • [doc] Permit Revision — A permit revision requests updates to an issued permit when project changes occur, work deviates from approved plans, or inspectors require modifications. Revisions are submitted via DevHub for quali…
  • [doc] ProjectDox online plan review — ProjectDox is Portland's online system for reviewing and managing building permit plans and documents, where applicants submit plans after initial application through Development Hub PDX.
  • [doc] Submit Plans Online — The Single PDF Process requires all drawing plans to be submitted as a single PDF file, with supporting documents uploaded separately. Applications with 35 pages or fewer qualify for this process; la…
  • [doc] Small Project Permits — Portland's Small Project Permit Program provides faster review (typically 2 business days) for smaller-scale, less complex projects. City staff determine eligibility based on specific criteria for co…

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