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Multnomah County adopts City of Portland building‑permit fee updates; most fees rise about 5%
Summary
The board adopted R1 to establish FY2027 building‑permit and land‑use fees administered by the City of Portland for unincorporated urban service areas; staff said most fees will increase roughly 5% and the resolution repeals earlier fee resolutions.
Multnomah County’s Board adopted a resolution establishing FY2027 building‑permit and land‑use service fees that the City of Portland administers in the county’s Portland urban services area. County planner Kevin Cook explained that the city maintains the permit and land‑use fee schedule for unincorporated areas and county‑administered urban pockets; Multnomah County formally establishes the fees by resolution.
Staff said most fees are increasing by roughly 5% for the fiscal year and that the resolution repeals prior county resolutions that governed land‑use services fees. Two members of the public testified: one reiterated concerns about permitting and county fines; another speaker raised allegations that were outside the R1 agenda item and was reminded by staff and the chair that testimony must be related to the item.
The board asked clarifying questions, then approved R1 in a roll‑call vote.
What happens next: The updated fee schedule will be published as the county’s FY2027 building‑permit and land‑use fee schedule for the Portland urban services area.
