If you need historic permit records for building, renovation, ground disturbing activities, or property configuration, first determine the location.
Multnomah County issues permits and maintains permit records for unincorporated areas only. What is an unincorporated area? Unincorporated areas are those areas in Multnomah County that are located outside of a city.
To find historic land use records for unincorporated areas, visit Request Public Records From Land Use Planning.
Permits in other locations
Portland
For information regarding permits and certificates of occupancy in Portland, visit the City of Portland Development Services website.
Gresham
For information regarding permits and certificates of occupancy in Gresham, visit the City of Gresham Permit Services website.
Fairview
For information regarding permits and certificates of occupancy in Fairview, visit the City of Fairview Building Services website.
Troutdale
For information regarding permits and certificates of occupancy in Troutdale, visit the City of Troutdale Building Division website.
Wood Village
For information regarding permits and certificates of occupancy in Wood Village, visit the City of Wood Village Building Permits & Inspections website.
Other permits and records
Historic permits
Some historic permits can be found on Portland Maps. If they are available for the property you are researching, they will be under the "Historic Permits" link on the upper-right portion of the screen.
Sewer permits
Sewer permits for all of Multnomah County are managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Heating oil tank records
Records and information related to heating oil tanks is managed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.