All building and zoning permits require a standard set of forms and plans. The requirements depend on the project type and the scope of work.
Building Permit ApplicationBuilding permit application for the City of Portland and the City of Maywood Park:
Download PDF fileBuilding Permit Application for building, site development, demolition, and zoning permits 1.45 MBSolicitud de permiso de construcción (Building Permit Application) (Spanish) 774.82 KBЗаявка на разрешение на проведение строительных работ (Building Permit Application) (Russian) 713.75 KBGiấy phép Xây dựng Thành phố (Building Permit Application) (Vietnamese) 976.92 KB建筑许可证 (Building Permit Application) (Chinese) 605.72 KBElectrical Permit ApplicationDownload PDF fileElectrical Permit Application 1.38 MBSolicitud Para Trabajo Eléctrico (Electrical Permit Application) (Spanish) 255.17 KBЗАЯВКА НА РАЗРЕШЕНИЕ НА ПРОВЕДЕНИЕ ЭЛЕКТРОТЕХНИЧЕСКИХ РАБОТ (Electrical Permit Application) (Russian) 275.03 KBHồ Sơ Xin Phép Cho Công Trình Điện (Electrical Permit Application) (Vietnamese) 1.56 MB电气工程申请 (Electrical Permit Application) (Chinese) 1.27 MBMechanical Permit ApplicationDownload PDF fileMechanical Permit Application 813.26 KBSolicitud De Permiso Mecánico (Mechanical Permit Application) (Spanish) 841.5 KBЗаявка на разрешение на проведение механических работ (Mechanical Permit Application) (Russian) 764.9 KBHồ Sơ Xin Giấy Phép Cho Công Trình Cơ Khí (Mechanical Permit Application) (Vietnamese) 1.58 MB机械工程项目申请 (Mechanical Permit Application) (Chinese) 1.49 MBPlumbing Permit ApplicationDownload PDF filePlumbing Permit Application 1.21 MBSolicitud para permiso de realizar trabajo de plomería (Plumbing Permit Application) (Spanish) 932.83 KBЗаявка на разрешение на проведение сантехнических работ (Plumbing Permit Application) (Russian) 849.61 KBHồ Sơ Xin Giấy Phép Để Thực Hiện Công Trình Hệ Thống Ống Nước (Plumbing Permit Application) (Vietnamese) 1.36 MB申请管道工程许可 (Plumbing Permit Application) (Chinese) 1.25 MBSite plan resources and formsMost projects also require you to submit plans that describe the project. The plans must also show compliance with code requirements.
The requirements differ depending on the project type and your proposed scope of work.
Download PDF fileSample Site Plan 3.33 MBDownload PDF fileSimple Site Plan - Erosion Control Requirements Form 667.34 KBPlan simple para el sitio (Spanish) 384.19 KBПростой план участка (Russian) 348.85 KBSơ đồ Đơn giản của Địa điểm (Vietnamese) 365.45 KB场地规划略图 (Chinese) 547.56 KBYou can apply online for a permit.
Search Portland.gov for a project type to find specific application requirements. For example, search for "Commercial Alteration" or "Decks".
You might also want to read What You Need to Apply for a Permit- Minimum Submittal Requirements.
Owner doing the workIf you are a homeowner acting as a general contractor, be aware of the responsibilities listed in this handout from the State of Oregon to prevent problems.
Download PDF fileOwner Doing Work Form - Property owner statement regarding construction responsibilities 187.13 KBDeclaración del dueño de la propiedad Respecto a las responsabilidades de construcción (Spanish) 123.62 KBЗаявление владельца недвижимости относительно обязанностей во время строительства (Russian) 206.3 KBTuyên bố của Chủ sở hữu Bất động sản Về Trách nhiệm Xây dựng (Vietnamese) 198.4 KB业主声明 关于施工责任 (Chinese) 341.02 KBGet help with your building permit applicationHelp guide ailableVisit the step-by-step guide for completing a building permit application.
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