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Building Permits in Portland, Oregon

PermitStack indexes 1,460,547 building permits issued in Portland, Oregon, with 52,603 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,460,547
Total permits
52,603
Last 12 months
3,975
Last 30 days
-20%
vs same period prior year
Aug 28, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
10,975
Mechanical
7,817
Plumbing
7,197
Signage
366

Permit data by trade in Portland

Drill into the most common permit categories in Portland.

HVAC permits

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-282026-059721-000-00-MT2363 SE 112TH AVEMechanical2026-059721-000-00-MT
2026-08-282026-060204-000-00-FA305 NE 102ND AVEOther2026-060204-000-00-FA
2026-08-282026-064258-000-00-ET438 NE 66TH AVEElectrical2026-064258-000-00-ET
2026-08-282026-059558-000-00-FA200 SW MARKET STOther2026-059558-000-00-FA
2026-08-282026-064262-000-00-ET3115 NE EVERETT STElectrical2026-064262-000-00-ET
2026-08-282026-059736-000-00-HS6815 N SMITH STOther2026-059736-000-00-HS
2026-08-282026-059476-000-00-FA1500 NE IRVING STOther2026-059476-000-00-FA
2026-08-282026-059091-000-00-FA2545 SW TERWILLIGER BLVDOther2026-059091-000-00-FA
2026-08-282026-064256-000-00-ET14908 NW MILL RDElectrical2026-064256-000-00-ET
2026-08-282026-060270-000-00-RS7830 SE 66TH AVEOther2026-060270-000-00-RS

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"

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in Oregon and nationwide.

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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 August 28, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

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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