Building permits in Portland, OR
Permits for Portland are issued by Portland Permitting & Development. Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- Portland Permitting & Development
- Phone
- 503-823-7300
- Portal
- www.portland.gov/ppd/get-permit/apply-permits
Development Hub PDX (DevHub); former Bureau of Development Services. 1900 SW 4th Ave. Department renamed from the Bureau of Development Services.
What each job needs in Portland
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with Portland Permitting & Development before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Oregon
A statewide CCB license is required — anyone who works for compensation on any construction or property improvement must be licensed (16-hr pre-license training + exam, surety bond, and liability insurance).
Issued by Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) · Verify a licence
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Other Oregon jurisdictions
All Oregon jurisdictionsDepartment, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.