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The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & Development
March 2026
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 Incentive for new housing construction off to promising start
A temporary exemption of system development charges for new housing units, beginning last August, is helping permits get issued and construction started.
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The City of Portland’s Permit Center, located at 1900 SW Fourth Ave., is now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 4 p.m. for in-person 15-minute appointments, to perform basic permit research, and to pay fees.
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Permitting & Development’s Land Use Services division is pleased to partner with Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business at its monthly community office hours to offer helpful information about how the City’s zoning rules affect small businesses.
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Zoning map amendments reduce barriers to expanding and preserving affordable housing on key properties owned by nonprofit and public affordable housing providers.
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Did you know that in one year the water leaks in your home could waste enough water to fill a backyard pool? Or that toilet leaks can use up to 5,000 gallons of water a day? Fix a Leak Week (March 16–22) is a great time to check for water leaks. It's a holiday that can save you water and money!
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This initiative expands Portland’s housing options while helping homeowners make the most of their extra space. Qualifying homeowners can receive grants for successfully rented rooms.
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The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) updated its program for reimbursing developers who build sewer or stormwater infrastructure beyond the minimum required. The new program, called Sewer and Stormwater Improvement Reimbursements (SSIR), replaces the Drainage Improvement Program (DIP) and the Sewer Extension Reimbursement Program (SER).
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Portland Bureau of Transportation is updating an administrative rule: TRN-10.40 (Driveways - Operation and Location). Public comment is accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20.
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Portland Bureau of Transportation is updating an administrative rule: TRN-8.08 (Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way). Public comment is accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20.
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Later this year, a Recommended Draft that incorporates the Planning Commission's amendments will be published ahead of City Council deliberations.
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Through April, greater care must be taken to ensure dirt and sediments don’t leave construction sites that involve ground-disturbing activity.
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Please take note that previous codes from 2022 will be phased out as of April 1.
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Upcoming public meetings and hearings
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, March 19, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission:Â Thursday, March 19, 1:30 p.m.
- Noise Review Board:Â Wednesday, March 25, 6 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission:Â Monday, March 30, 1:30 p.m.
- Design Commission:Â Thursday, April 2, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission:Â Monday, April 6, 1:30 p.m.
- Historic Landmarks Commission: Monday, April 13, 1:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, April 14, 12:30 p.m.
- Noise Review Board: Wednesday, April 15, 6 p.m.
- Development Review Advisory Committee: Thursday, April 16, 8 a.m.
- Design Commission:Â Thursday, April 16, 1:30 p.m.
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Permitting & Development quick links
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