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General application forms
Appeals
Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Code Appeals
Brochures
Brochures Numerical Listing
Commercial - Multi-Family (3 or more units) and Commercial Structure
devTeam Portland & Major Projects Group
Forms and handouts related to devTeam and Major Projects
Erosion, Sanitation & Site Development
Forms and handouts related to Erosion, Sanitation & Site Development
Facility Permit Program
Forms and handouts related to Facility Permit
General Information
General forms and handouts for Permits & Inspections
Inspections
Inspections related handouts
Noise
Construction noise and application
Residential - One and Two Family Dwellings
Signs
Forms and handouts related to signs
Trades
Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical
Applications/Handouts - Permits and Inspections Information on Code & Program Guides
 
A number of our applications and handouts have been newly revised. Please note the recent updated form and download or print a new copy for your records.

Application Forms
Alternative Technology Advisory Committee Application (Word Document, 119kb)
Building Address Application - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 388kb)
Building Move Application - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 135kb)
Building Permit Application for Building, Site Development and Zoning Permits - 9/18/12 (PDF Document, 27kb)
Copyright Release and FAQs - 07/16/09 (PDF Document, 760kb)
Copyrighted Materials - Request for Reproduction and FAQs - 07/16/09 (PDF Document, 761kb)
Deferred Submittal Requirements and Application - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 389kb)
Development Services Center (DSC) Appointment Application - 01/25/12 (PDF Document, 428kb)
Electrical Permit Application - 7/31/12 (PDF Document, 409kb)
Electrical Renewable Energy Permit Application (PDF Document, 408kb)
High Efficiency Interior Lighting Systems Form and Moisture Sensitive Wood Framing Moisture Content Form - 10/22/08 (PDF Document, 755kb)
Home Occupation Permit Requirements and Application - 5/1/13 (PDF Document, 329kb)
Mechanical Permit Application - 7/31/12 (PDF Document, 409kb)
Minor Mechanical Label Application
Minor Structural Label Application
New Single Family Residential (NSFR) Application Packet - 05/15/13 (Fillable) (PDF Document, 4,446kb)
Noise Variance Application - 8/1/12 (PDF Document, 393kb)
Original Art Murals Permit Application - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 389kb)
Permit Revision Application and Submittal Requirements (Fillable) (PDF Document, 395kb)
Plumbing Permit Application - 8/23/12 (PDF Document, 410kb)
Portable (A-Board) Sign Registration Application - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 387kb)
Property Owner's Intent to Demolish Acknowledgement Statement - 09/14/07 (PDF Document, 381kb)
Public Records Request Form (City of Portland)
Record Request Reduced Fee/Waiver Application - 08/02/10 (PDF Document, 47kb)
Refund Request Form - 12/13/10 (PDF Document, 390kb)
Research Request Form - 08/5/10 (PDF Document, 47kb)
Residential Fee Paid Inspection Request
School Construction Excise Tax Exemption Application - 09/30/10 (PDF Document, 392kb)
Sign Permit Application - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 389kb)
Solar Checklist and Submittal Requirements for Prescriptive Installations of Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Water Heating Systems - 1/31/11 (PDF Document, 390kb)
Temporary Sign Registration Application - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 389kb)


Brochures
Brochure 1 - Guide to Residential Permits and Inspections - 12/6/10 (PDF Document, 1,208kb)
Brochure 2 - Do I Need a Permit for My Project? - 09/11/12 (PDF Document, 404kb)
Brochure 3 - Fences, Decks and Outdoor Projects - 05/10/12 (PDF Document, 744kb)
Brochure 3a - Deck Design Guide - 3/5/13 (PDF Document, 1,590kb)
Brochure 4 - Wood Stoves, Fireplace Inserts and Chimneys - 12/13/10 (PDF Document, 664kb)
Brochure 5 - Applying for a New Single Family Residential Project and Sample Fees - 7/30/12 (PDF Document, 690kb)
Brochure 6 - What Plans Do I Need for a Building Permit? - 7/1/11 (PDF Document, 1,071kb)
Brochure 7 - Broken Sewer and Drain Lines - 7/1/11 (PDF Document, 506kb)
Brochure 8 - Stairs - 12/6/10 (PDF Document, 616kb)
Brochure 9 - Converting Attics, Basements and Garages to Living Space - Residential - 09/11/12 (PDF Document, 539kb)
Brochure 10 - Windows - 12/6/10 (PDF Document, 602kb)
Brochure 11 - Residential Structures and Landscaping in Wildfire Hazard Areas - 07/15/11 (PDF Document, 768kb)
Brochure 12 - Residential Seismic Strengthening - Methods to Reduce Potential Earthquake Damage - 11/14/11 (PDF Document, 824kb)
Brochure 21 - Basic Housing Requirements - 03/20/12 (PDF Document, 545kb)
Brochure 30 - Change of Occupancy - 07/11/11 (PDF Document, 492kb)
Brochure 31 - Vending Carts on Private Property - 12/03/10 (PDF Document, 444kb)
Brochure 32 - Commercial Food Establishments - 1/19/11 (PDF Document, 552kb)
Brochure 33 - Signs: Portable and Temporary - 12/6/10 (PDF Document, 924kb)


Commercial - Multi-Family (3 or more units) and Commercial Structure
Acknowledgement of Intent to Change Townhouses to Rowhouses - Commercial
Building Code Summary Worksheet (Fillable in MS WORD) - 4/29/11 (Word Document, 192kb)
Building Move Application
Building Permit Application for Building, Site Development and Zoning Permits
Change of Occupancy - Brochure 30
Change of Occupancy - Program Guide
Combined Sewer Area - Downspout Disconnection at Existing Properties - Program Guide
Commercial - Major Interior Alterations Submittal Guidelines - 02/21/12 (PDF Document, 431kb)
Commercial - Minor Interior Alterations Submittal Guidelines - 03/08/13 (PDF Document, 428kb)
Commercial - New Construction, Additions, Alterations with Exterior Work or Structural Changes - Submittal Guidelines - 11/8/10 (PDF Document, 427kb)
Commercial Food Establishments
Commercial Plumbing Plan Requirements - Program Guide
Commercial Reroof Permit/Inspection Program Contractor Registration and Agreement Form (PDF Document, 387kb)
Commercial Reroof Permits - Program Guide
Deferred Submittal Requirements and Application
Electrical Master Permit (Industrial Plant) Program - Program Guide
Electrical Master Permit Registration (Application) - 04/23/12 (PDF Document, 387kb)
Electrical Master Permit Registration (Update) - 04/23/12 (PDF Document, 386kb)
Electrical Plan Review - Program Guide
Fire and Life Safety Summary (FLSS) - 07/05/07 (PDF Document, 421kb)
Firestopping - Program Guide
Green Building Checklist
Hoods Mechanical - Submittal Guidelines - 5/4/05 (PDF Document, 26kb)
HVAC Systems - Mechanical Submittal Guidelines - 05/12/09 (PDF Document, 417kb)
Illegal Dumping - Program Guide
Life Safety Preliminary Meeting Request Packet - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 173kb)
Medical Gas & Vacuum System - Program Guide
Metal Buildings - Permit and Submittal Requirements - 05/09/13 (PDF Document, 521kb)
Minor Mechanical Label Application - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 381kb)
Minor Mechanical Labels - Program Guides
Minor Plumbing Labels - Program Guides
Minor Structural Label Application - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 380kb)
Minor Structural Labels - Program Guides
Non-Residential Stormwater Permit Requirements
Partial Electrical Permits - Program Guides
Rack Storage Systems - Submittal Guidelines - 3/05 (PDF Document, 33kb)
Rooftop Units - Mechanical Submittal Guidelines - 5/4/05 (PDF Document, 26kb)
Rowhouse Maintenance Agreement - 11/09/12 (PDF Document, 428kb)
Site Plan Checklist (PDF Document, 803kb)
Structural Silicone, Plan Review Submittal and Special Inspections Requirements - 04/20/07 (PDF Document, 33kb)
System Development Charge (SDC) Form, Commercial Projects - 1/13/12 (PDF Document, 410kb)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy - Program Guides
Temporary Electrical Permits - Program Guides
Unreinforced Masonry Database (URM) (PDF Document, 192kb)
Vending Carts - Brochure 31


devTeam Portland & Major Projects Group


Erosion, Sanitation & Site Development
Broken Sewer and Drain Lines - Brochure 7
Combined Sewer Area - Downspout Disconnection at Existing Properties - Program Guide
Disclaimer for Existing On-site Sewage Disposal System - 3/15/12 (PDF Document, 42kb)
Erosion Concerns Sign (11" X 17") - 4/28/10 (PDF Document, 48kb)
Erosion Control Illustrations - 7/29/08
Erosion Control Manual - 4/21/08 (PDF Document, 5,482kb)
Land Feasibility Study (LUCS) Form (PDF Document, 40kb)
Landscape Certification - 06/30/10 (PDF Document, 647kb)
Landscape Certification Application - 1/10/06 (PDF Document, 449kb)
Landslide Hazard Study (PDF Document, 41kb)
Non-Residential Stormwater Permit Requirements - 7/1/11 (PDF Document, 470kb)
Permanent Erosion Control Measures - 7/1/11 (PDF Document, 811kb)
Residential Structures and Landscaping in Wildfire Hazard Areas - Brochure 11
Sanitation Annual Inspection and Reporting Form - 7/1/12 (PDF Document, 37kb)
Sanitation Authorizing Representative (PDF Document, 388kb)
Sanitation Evaluation Application - 03/01/13 (PDF Document, 71kb)
Sanitation Final Inspection Request and Notice - 03/16/09 (PDF Document, 387kb)
Sanitation Permit Application - 5/2/13 (PDF Document, 68kb)
Septic Decommissioning (PDF Document, 114kb)
Simple Mitigation (Stormwater Management/SIM) Form - 2/10/09 (PDF Document, 107kb)
Simple Site Erosion Control Requirements Form - 08/25/08 (PDF Document, 392kb)
Stormwater Retrofits - 7/1/11 (PDF Document, 720kb)
Stormwater Utility Plan Guildlines and Checklist - 08/24/09 (PDF Document, 417kb)
Stormwater Utility Plan, How to Prepare - 08/24/09 (PDF Document, 816kb)
Temporary Erosion Control Measures - 03/20/12 (PDF Document, 849kb)


Facility Permit Program
Facility Permit Program - 05/08/12 (PDF Document, 482kb)
Facility Permit Program - Application for Permit to install Fire Alarm System - 3/05 (PDF Document, 30kb)
Facility Permit Program - Application for Permit to install Fixed System - 3/05 (PDF Document, 45kb)
Facility Permit Program - Application for Permit to install Sprinkler System - 3/05 (PDF Document, 38kb)
Facility Permit Program - Application to install/remove Tanks, Cylinders & Equipment - 3/05 (PDF Document, 31kb)
Facility Permit Program - Customer Satisfaction Survey (PDF Document, 128kb)
Facility Permit Program - Electrical Contractor Verification Form (PDF Document, 80kb)
Facility Permit Program - Facility Permit Plan Intake Form - 03/24/08 (PDF Document, 392kb)
Facility Permit Program - Facility Permit Plan Registration Application - 08/15/11 (PDF Document, 382kb)
Facility Permit Program - Program Guide


Residential - One and Two Family Dwellings
Accessory Dwelling Unit - Submittal Requirements - 4/17/13 (PDF Document, 425kb)
Accessory Dwelling Units - Program Guide
Acknowledgement of Intent to Change Townhouses to Rowhouses - Residential - 8/30/07 (PDF Document, 414kb)
Additions - Submittal Guidelines - 5/4/05 (PDF Document, 33kb)
Applying for a New Single Family Residential Project and Sample Fees
Basement Conversion to Living Space (Sample Plan) (PDF Document, 62kb)
Basic Housing Requirements - Brochure 21
Broken Sewer and Drain Lines - Brochure 7
Building Move Application
Change of Occupancy - Program Guide
Combination Permits for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings - Program Guide
Combined Sewer Area - Downspout Disconnection at Existing Properties
Conversion to Living Space - Submittal Guidelines - 5/4/05 (PDF Document, 28kb)
Converting Attics, Basements and Garages to Living Space - Residential - Brochure 9
Deck Design Guide - Brochure 3a
Decks - Submittal Guidelines - 5/4/05 (PDF Document, 31kb)
Do I Need a Permit for My Project? - Brochure 2
Dormer Additions - Lateral Bracing for Minor Additions and Dormers - 9/30/11 (PDF Document, 84kb)
Dormer and Second Floor Additions - Submittal Guidelines - 9/29/11 (PDF Document, 28kb)
Energy Efficiency Additional Measures Requirements - 12/1/11 (PDF Document, 392kb)
Fences, Decks and Outdoor Projects - Brochure 3
Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) - Fee Paid Contractor Research Request (PDF Document, 381kb)
Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) - Program Registration and Agreement - 04/09/13 (PDF Document, 382kb)
Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) Permit Application (PDF Document, 389kb)
Field Issuance Remodel Program - Program Guide
Field Issuance Remodel Program Brochure - 04/11/13 (PDF Document, 556kb)
Garages and Sheds - Submittal Guidelines - 4/20/05 (PDF Document, 28kb)
Home Occupations Handout - 06/30/10 (PDF Document, 475kb)
Illegal Dumping
Interior Remodel - Submittal Guidelines - 4/16/05 (PDF Document, 27kb)
Limited Structural Engineering Plan Review For Single Family Dwellings - 05/10/12 (PDF Document, 405kb)
Maintaining Portland's Safety and Livability - 03/07/11 (PDF Document, 549kb)
Manufactured Dwellings on Individual Lot - Submittal Guidelines - 5/4/05 (PDF Document, 28kb)
New Single Family Residential (NSFR) Application Packet
New Single Family Residential (NSFR) Sample Fees
Permits and Inspections - Brochure 1
Residential Certificate of Occupancy - Program Guide
Residential Structures and Landscaping in Wildfire Hazard Areas - Brochure 11
Residential Wall Bracing Guide and Worksheet - 02/13/12 (PDF Document, 107kb)
Rowhouse Maintenance Agreement
Sign and Awning Permits Program Guide - 3/1/01
Small Business Guide to Development Services
Stairs - Brochure 8
Structural Silicone, Plan Review Submittal and Special Inspections Requirements
Subcontractor Permit Information Process - 01/25/12 (PDF Document, 552kb)
Temporary Electrical Permits - Program Guide
Water Service Application - Residential
What Plans Do I Need for a Building Permit? - Brochure 6
Windows - Brochure 10
Wood Stoves, Fireplace Inserts and Chimneys - Brochure 4

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