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Building Permits in Portland, Oregon

PermitStack indexes 1,449,547 building permits issued in Portland, Oregon, with 56,993 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,449,547
Total permits
56,993
Last 12 months
332
Last 30 days
-95%
vs same period prior year
May 29, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
11,169
Mechanical
8,086
Plumbing
7,188
Signage
374

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Portland, Oregon. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-292025-097458-000-00-CC2135 NE 25TH AVEOther2025-097458-000-00-CC
2026-05-292026-031429-000-00-CC7616 N CLARENDON AVEOther2026-031429-000-00-CC
2026-05-292026-031357-000-00-CC8239 N FOWLER AVEOther2026-031357-000-00-CC
2026-05-282026-030710-000-00-CC7126 N AMHERST STOther2026-030710-000-00-CC
2026-05-282026-012772-000-00-VI1430 SW PARK AVEOther2026-012772-000-00-VI
2026-05-272026-030249-000-00-CC5405 SE WOODWARD STOther2026-030249-000-00-CC
2026-05-262026-031480-000-00-CC5635 SE LEXINGTON STOther2026-031480-000-00-CC
2026-05-262026-027221-000-00-CC15419 SE CLAY CTOther2026-027221-000-00-CC
2026-05-222026-031533-000-00-CC7825 SE 46TH AVEOther2026-031533-000-00-CC
2026-05-222025-082185-000-00-CC1016 SW CLAY STOther2025-082185-000-00-CC

Access Portland permit data via API

Query Portland, Oregon permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Portland permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Portland&state=OR&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Portland permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Portland open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Portland data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Portland, Oregon was issued on May 29, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Portland permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Portland permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Portland permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Portland building permit take to issue?

Most Portland permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.

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