Portland
Portland is an incorporated city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
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Small parts of Portland are also in Clackamas County and Washington County. A property there uses that county’s offices.
Who to contact
- One phone line for 2 offices
- Phone
- (503) 823-7300
- Portland Development Services CenterCity office that issues building permits and inspects construction.
- Address
- 1900 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
- Website
- Visit website
- Portland Permitting & DevelopmentZoning, land use and development review.
- Website
- Visit website
- PortlandMapsLook up parcel, owner, zoning and permit history for any Portland address.
- Portland zoning mapCity of Portland zoning map app that shows the base zone and overlays for any property.
- Portland zoning maps and regulationsCity of Portland guide to finding the zoning of a property and the zoning maps.
- Portland zoning and land useZoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
- Portland Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Website
- Visit website
Who handles what in Portland
- Zoning and land use
- Office
- Portland Permitting & Development, 503-823-7300
- Building permits
- Office
- Portland Development Services Center, (503) 823-7300
- Property value and homestead
- Office
- Multnomah County Assessment, Recording and Taxation, 503-988-2225
- Deeds, mortgages and plats
- Office
- Multnomah County Recording (DART), 503-988-2273
- Roads
- City streets
- Portland Public Works
- State highways
- Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Where to find things
- Oregon food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Oregon food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Oregon unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Oregon unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Oregon Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Oregon Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Oregon energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Oregon energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Oregon WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
More options
- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Oregon child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Oregon rental and housing assistanceRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Oregon emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Oregon TANF cash benefitsCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Oregon child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Oregon Aging and Disability ServicesSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Oregon Vocational RehabilitationDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Multnomah County Veterans Service OfficeVeterans benefits help
Meet with the county veterans service officer for free help applying for VA and state veterans benefits, disability claims, pensions and survivor benefits. Call ahead to check office hours or set up an appointment.
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- Oregon veterans benefits helpGet free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Oregon unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Oregon driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
More options
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Oregon consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
More options
- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Oregon emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
More options
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Multnomah County records and services
- Multnomah County property tax search and paymentPay property tax with an eCheck for $1.50 per transaction.
- MultcoRecords.com recorded document searchMultnomah County search of recorded documents since February 2002, linked from the county property records page.
Other city departments (2)
- Portland Historic Landmarks Commission (Permitting & Development)The Historic Landmarks Commission reviews alterations to Historic Landmarks and to resources in Historic and Conservation Districts, and reviews demolition and relocation requests, with staff in Permitting & Development. Planning and Sustainability's Historic Resources Program keeps the Historic Resource Inventory and district maps.
- Phone
- (503) 865-6516
- Website
- Visit website
- Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (sewer)Runs the public sewer and stormwater system in Portland. Call to report a sewer backup in a home or business or sewage released into the environment.
- Phone
- (503) 823-1700
- Website
- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
About Portland
Portland is an incorporated city in Multnomah County, Oregon. The city makes its own local rules inside its limits; zoning and building permits are handled by the city in some places and by the county or state in others. Property values and land records stay with the county.