Weekly permit insights

Portland Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Portland, OR, computed from PortlandMaps BDS, 3,495 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-09-24), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-09-24

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Permits this period
3,495
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-09-24

Weekly trend: Jul 3: 414 · Jul 10: 562 · Jul 17: 498 · Jul 24: 622 · Jul 31: 546 · Aug 7: 543 · Aug 14: 537 · Aug 21: 770 · Aug 28: 809 · Sep 4: 755 · Sep 11: 856 · Sep 18: 780

Permits by trade in Portland

TradeThis periodShare
Electrical88625.4%
Plumbing79522.7%
HVAC79122.6%
Solar1223.5%
Roofing1173.3%
Pool & Spa20.1%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Portland building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Portland's building permits from PortlandMaps BDS every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Portland building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Portland overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Portland?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Portland's permit data come from?

Official public records from PortlandMaps BDS, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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