Portland Permitting and Development warns proposed cuts would sharply slow permitting and inspections

May 15, 2025

Interim PPD leadership told council that the bureau's fee-funded model and a proposed cut of 53 filled positions would materially slow permit reviews and inspections and risk longer delays if building activity rebounds.

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Portland Permitting and Development (PPD) leaders told the City Council at a May work session that the bureau faces a structural funding problem and that a proposed round of staffing cuts would substantially slow permitting and inspections.

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