Multnomah County adopts new building-permit fees; most increase about 5%

Jun 18, 2026

The Board adopted a resolution formalizing the City of Portland’s FY27 building permit and related fees for the Portland Urban Services Area, with staff saying most fees will increase roughly 5%. The resolution passed after a public hearing and brief public comment.

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Multnomah County’s Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to establish FY27 fees for building permits and related land-use services administered by the City of Portland in the Portland Urban Services Area. County staff said most fees will increase by roughly 5 percent.

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