Gather permit application requirements and apply for a building permit online with Development Hub PDX (DevHub). Apply for building permits, trade permits, sign permits, and zoning permits.
Prepare your application: Get application requirements and follow the steps on how to get a permit.
Note: Incomplete applications will be rejected. Please make sure you complete all application requirements for your project.
Once you have all the application submittal requirements for your project, you are ready to apply for a permit.
Review our step-by-step guide, Submit Plans Online.
More instructional guides are available on how to use online permitting tools.
NOTE: Some permit types must be submitted by email. Review the list of permit types and find out where to apply for each permit type.
Do you have limited internet access? Do you need help setting up a permit application?
You may qualify for a 30-minute appointment to submit your application materials and meet with each required review group.
This in-person meeting is at the Development Services Center, 1900 SW Fourth Avenue.