Portland Building Permits & Property Data

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12,946 indexed permits · 54,257 property owners · 2,939 code violations · Portland, Oregon.

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“Over the last 90 days, 11,939 permits were pulled in Portland. A permit is proof of work, and proof of work is a real lead.”
Wes Crainshaw, founder of PermitGrab
Portland building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 11,939
Total permit value (90d) $168,916,835
Newest permit 2026-08-04

PermitGrab tracks 12,946 building permits in Portland, OR as of 2026-08-04, with 54,257 property-owner records matched to permit addresses. Live tracking of 2,939 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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12,946
Indexed Permits
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Active Contractors
2,939
Code Violations
54,257
Property Owners
2026-08-04
Last Updated
Updated today · live from city records
Portland had 3057 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1239 general construction, 1136 hvac and 443 addition. The average project value is $161,789.

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12,946 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-28 General Construction 2975 NE EMERSON ST New Construction
2026-07-28 General Construction 7346 SW NEVADA TER 1785249422000
2026-07-28 General Construction 2110 SE 82ND AVE Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 4430 SW SELLING CT Private
2026-07-28 General Construction 1958 SW CALIFORNIA ST New Construction
2026-07-28 General Construction $2,000 1040 NW 10TH AVE Alteration
2026-07-28 General Construction 1952 SW CALIFORNIA ST
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New Construction
2026-07-28 General Construction 9736 N CLARENDON AVE 1785256022000
2026-07-28 General Construction 3201 SW RIDGE DR Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 1938 SW CALIFORNIA ST New Construction
2026-07-28 General Construction 1940 SW CALIFORNIA ST New Construction
2026-07-28 General Construction 332 SW 3RD AVE Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 4635 NE 9TH AVE Alteration
2026-07-28 General Construction 7307 N BUCHANAN AVE Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 914 N EMERSON ST Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 7816 N HOLMES AVE Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 2985 NE EMERSON ST New Construction
2026-07-28 General Construction 4153 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 2240 SW 17TH AVE Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction $94,250 3506 SE LINCOLN ST New Construction
2026-07-28 General Construction 2511 N EMERSON ST Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 4441 NE 148TH AVE Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 1948 SW CALIFORNIA ST New Construction
2026-07-28 General Construction 6939 SE YAMHILL ST Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 8535 SE 70TH AVE Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 7 SE STARK ST Alteration
2026-07-28 General Construction 1950 SW CALIFORNIA ST New Construction
2026-07-28 General Construction 211 S CALIFORNIA ST Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction $20,000 108 NW 9TH AVE Alteration
2026-07-28 General Construction 7306 N NEWELL AVE Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 14021 E BURNSIDE ST Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 1067 NE COLUMBIA BLVD Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 5353 SE 28TH AVE Alteration
2026-07-28 General Construction 3404 SW PALATINE ST Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 3211 SE 22ND AVE Complaint
2026-07-28 General Construction 715 SW MORRISON ST Alteration
2026-07-28 General Construction 3027 SE 50TH AVE Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 6220 SE 86TH AVE Complaint
2026-07-28 General Construction 480 SE MARKET ST Complaint
2026-07-28 General Construction 3435 SE 43RD AVE Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 3201 SW RIDGE DR Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 12253 SE BROOKSIDE DR Complaint
2026-07-28 General Construction 1525 SE 24TH AVE Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 5201 SE 68TH AVE Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 5227 NE DAVIS ST Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 2728 NE 32ND AVE Addition/Alteration/Replace (MT)
2026-07-28 General Construction 6851 SE 122ND AVE Complaint
2026-07-28 General Construction 2224 SE 59TH AVE Complaint
2026-07-28 General Construction 420 NW 11TH AVE Addition/Alteration/Replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction 9615 NW RANDALL LN Addition/Alteration/Replacement
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No contractor lead data available for Portland. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Portland
Construction Activity in Portland

New building permits in Portland, Oregon indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Portland Building Permits

Portland, Oregon processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 12946+ Portland building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Portland requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Portland.

How Contractors Use Portland Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Portland use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Portland building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Portland electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Portland open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Portland this week?

PermitGrab indexes 12,946 building permits in Portland, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh. Each permit is matched against 54,257 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Portland permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Portland is dated 2026-08-04. Updated daily • newest record from 14h ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Portland right now?

In the last 30 days, Portland permitting activity covers 3,057 new building permits alongside 2,939 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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The same-day call

Filter Portland to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Portland — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

2,939 open code violations in Portland, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up Portland building permits

Search recent Portland, OR building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Portland building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Portland Permit Pulse.

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Who’s Building in Portland?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
672 SW SUNSET WAY, SP 73 PORTLAND OR TEL*** County assessor
1415 N PORTLAND BLVD 141*** Absentee owner County assessor
3116 SE 39TH AVE UNIT C PORTLAND OR DES*** County assessor
SE OGDEN ST PORTLAND OR 5 P*** County assessor
11327 SW CAPITOL HWY PORTLAND OR FRA*** Absentee owner County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Portland?

PermitGrab currently tracks 12946 building permits in Portland, Oregon. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Portland permit data?

PermitGrab collects Portland daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Portland?

Contractors find leads in Portland by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Portland — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Portland permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Portland = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Portland GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Portland addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Portland are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Portland renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Portland permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Portland mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
Free resources

More on Portland & U.S. construction activity

U.S. Construction Permit Pulse
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