Building Permit — City of Portland (Permitting & Development)
Portland restaurant build-outs require commercial permits from Portland Permitting & Development before construction.
What it is. The commercial building permit(s) for restaurant construction, tenant improvement, or alteration, issued by Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D). A permit is also required to document a change of use or occupancy classification even where no alterations are planned.
Who issues it. City of Portland — Permitting & Development (PP&D) (City layer). 1900 SW 4th Avenue.
When you need it. Before construction/tenant improvement.
How to apply. Submit the commercial permit application with required plans; obtain trade sub-permits; pass inspections. All required building permits must be finalized with approved inspections before applying for a Certificate of Occupancy.
Fees. Per the PP&D fee schedule — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- Portland.gov — Commercial Permits and Inspections — https://www.portland.gov/ppd/commercial-permitting — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
- Portland.gov — Commercial Permit Application Requirements — https://www.portland.gov/ppd/commercial-permitting/commercial-requirements — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.