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Building Permits in Portland, Oregon

PermitStack indexes 1,454,801 building permits issued in Portland, Oregon, with 54,394 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,454,801
Total permits
54,394
Last 12 months
3,907
Last 30 days
-26%
vs same period prior year
Jul 16, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
11,018
Mechanical
8,022
Plumbing
7,190
Signage
363

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-162026-052736-000-00-UR7306 N NEWELL AVEPlumbing2026-052736-000-00-UR
2026-07-162026-052486-000-00-MT3020 NW MONTE VISTA TERMechanical2026-052486-000-00-MT
2026-07-162026-037579-000-00-NU6627 SE WOODSTOCK BLVDOther2026-037579-000-00-NU
2026-07-162026-052683-000-00-ET3525 SW PATTON RDElectrical2026-052683-000-00-ET
2026-07-162026-030005-000-00-LU222 NW 4TH AVEOther2026-030005-000-00-LU
2026-07-162026-047407-000-00-FA501 N GRAHAM STOther2026-047407-000-00-FA
2026-07-162025-084065-000-00-FA7000 NE AIRPORT WAYOther2025-084065-000-00-FA
2026-07-162025-082871-000-00-RS3913 NE 47TH AVEOther2025-082871-000-00-RS
2026-07-162026-052470-000-00-MT6605 N FENWICK AVEMechanical2026-052470-000-00-MT
2026-07-162026-052508-000-00-MT4016 NE SKIDMORE STMechanical2026-052508-000-00-MT

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 July 16, 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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