City of Portland, OR

The temporary exemption of system development charges for new housing units permitted on or after Aug. 15, 2025, is incentivizing new construction, but development challenges, most of which are outside the City’s purview, persist. Read more on our website. @PortlandPermits

Would you like to get more involved in land use planning? Join planning staff and the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods this Thursday for another ‘ABCs of land use’ learning session. This time, we will focus on Portland’s land use notifications system. Learn about what these notices are, and how to find, read and act on them. Join us in-person or virtually on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We’ll be gathering at King Elementary School Annex, located at 4815 NE 7th Ave. This event is hosted by District 2, and open to all! Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more at our website.

Looking for work that makes a difference in your community? The City of Portland is hiring for jobs across a wide range of fields and career paths. Explore current job openings and learn more at Featured Job Opportunity: The City of Portland’s Office of Equity and Human Rights is hiring for two citywide leadership positions. Both roles offer an opportunity to strengthen City operations, build organizational capacity and advance equity and civil rights for Portlanders. Explore the opportunities: •Citywide Equitable Systems and Standards Manager: Lead citywide approaches to equity, accessibility, civil rights compliance and accountability. •Citywide Development and Performance Manager: Strengthen employee development, citywide performance, training and consistent implementation of equity and civil rights practices. Both are full-time positions with an annual salary range of $150,550.40–$206,044.80. Applications close November 2, 2026. Bring your leadership, experience and commitment to public service to help build a City that works better for everyone.

A shower, a meal, and a ray of hope -- Day centers are a vital resource for our neighbors who are trying to get off the streets. At the Oasis Day Center, they can get hot meals, bathrooms, showers, and all kinds of support. But that support doesn't come from a spigot -- it comes from people. People who have survived trauma, homelessness, addiction, and despair. People who have turned their lives around, and now offer strength and experience to those who need it the most. Just ask Michelle. Read the story at

What does it take to bring a Portland icon home? And what stories emerge along the way? Celebrate this beloved monument with a free film screening of "The Elk," followed by a walking tour, sponsored by the Portland Monuments Project. Register to view this award-winning short documentary by Erika Bolstad from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 at the Portland Art Museum. Following the screening, explore these stories firsthand during a guided walking tour of downtown monuments, including the Thompson Elk.

Join the Fixing Our Streets Oversight Committee! Want to help shape accountability and transparency in Portland’s transportation investments? The Portland Bureau of Transportation is seeking community members to serve on the Fixing Our Streets Oversight Committee. Applications are due October 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Learn more at

The Portland Housing Bureau has selected five affordable housing projects to receive support from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF). This PCEF funding will help these projects meet sustainability goals across a combined 327 new affordable homes. These clean energy dollars will reduce emissions, lower operating costs, improve resident comfort, and support long-term affordability. Visit the City’s website to learn more about these developments. #pcefpdx

Welcoming Ja Morant to Rip City in style! There’s no better backdrop as we kick off the Trail Blazers’ 57th season at Moda Center. Let’s go, Portland! The City of Portland owns and maintains this iconic skyline feature as well as its trademark, and welcomes applications from artists, businesses, filmmakers, nonprofit organizations, and others interested in incorporating this iconic symbol into their projects.

Looking for work that makes a difference in your community? The City of Portland is hiring for jobs across a wide range of fields and career paths. When you join the City, you help serve our community, strengthen public trust and make Portland a more equitable and livable place. We’re committed to equitable service delivery and to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, safe and supported. Explore current job openings and learn more at #Portland #Jobs #pdxJobs #WeArePortland

The Public Environment Management Office (PEMO) expanded its popular basic sidewalk cleaning service to several new, busy locations along major corridors in East Portland on October 5, 2026. Two local contractors, Cultivate Initiatives and Junk It Junk Removal, were selected to conduct the work through a competitive procurement process. The expansion builds on a program that PEMO launched in October 2025 along major business corridors and shopping districts. Since then, crews have collected more than 522,000 pounds of garbage from Portland sidewalks. "Half a million pounds of trash from the sidewalk is a lot of trash, and it tells you how much of this work was going undone," says Anne Hill, director of PEMO. "East Portland has been asking for this. Now we have the crews and the contracts to deliver it." It's easy to overlook sidewalks, but they're a vital part of Portland's transportation network, connecting people to the schools, businesses, and parks they visit every day. Visit the City’s website to learn more about PEMO’s work. #Portland #CleanSidewalks #CleanStreets

The Community Board for Police Accountability has selected Mac Muir as the first Director of Portland’s Office of Community-based Police Accountability (OCPA). Muir brings more than a decade of experience in civilian police oversight and investigations. He most recently led Oakland’s Community Police Review Agency, where he oversaw investigations into alleged police misconduct and helped build the agency’s capacity. As OCPA’s first director, Muir will lead the development of the new office, which will investigate allegations of misconduct involving sworn Portland Police Bureau employees and supervisors. Read more about Muir, his experience and the national search that led to his selection. #Portland #PoliceAccountability

Thank you for joining the City of Portland in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill! Practicing Drop, Cover and Hold On or Lock, Cover and Hold On, if using a mobility device, is a step toward staying protected when an earthquake strikes. Preparedness season may have passed but you can keep up the momentum by taking one step. Sign up for Store water. Meet your neighbors. #Portland #2026ORShakeOut

Employers who want to mentor the next generation. Young people reaching for the first rung of the ladder. Finally, they can find one another. PDX Youth@Work connects young people with local employers to do meaningful work as interns -- and pays them $18 an hour. Cost to employers: zero. The City of Portland teamed up with local nonprofit Worksystems to offer this innovative program. In summer 2026 alone, we sponsored more than 230 interns who worked a total of 22,000 hours at nearly 120 worksites. Employers provide mentorship and opportunity. Interns get valuable experience. And the City develops the workforce of tomorrow. As Michael Scott would say, it's win - win - WIN. Wanna know more? Read the full story on the City’s website. #Portland #Internship

Drop off old, unwanted, or expired prescription and over-the-counter medicine at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the City of Portland’s Safe Blocks Program and the Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, thermometers, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans, inhalers, EpiPens, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage. The Sunshine Division will be available for donations of canned food, dry pasta, or boxed food for local families in need (tax deduction forms will be provided). Visit the City’s website to learn more. #Portland #DrugTakeBackDay #PrescriptionDrugs #SafeBlocks #PortlandPolice

Many Portlanders will no longer need to file or pay the Arts Education Tax beginning with tax year 2026. Those who do owe the tax will pay $50 for individual filers or $100 for married couples filing jointly. Payments are due April 15, 2027. You may need to file and pay if you: • Are 18 or older and, • Live in Portland for more than 30 days during the year and, • Are required to file an Oregon income tax return and, • Have Oregon taxable income above the filing threshold for your filing status Have a say in how the changes are implemented: The City is proposing updates to the administrative rules that govern how the Arts Education Tax is administered. The proposed rules provide details for implementing changes already approved by City Council, including who is considered a Portland resident, what information is required to file a protest or request a refund, and how penalty waivers are handled. Community members can comment on the proposed administrative rule changes through Oct. 16, 2026. Visit the City's website to learn more about the Arts Education Tax changes. #Portland #ArtsEducationTax

Are you interested in learning more about public safety and gun violence prevention in Portland? Attend an upcoming listening session hosted by the Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group (FITCOG). The FITCOG is a police community oversight group, commenced in June 2021 in response to the gun violence crisis in Portland to work with the Police Bureau’s Focused Intervention Team (FIT) and assist with recommendations to reduce gun violence through prevention, intervention, and response. What folks can expect at the listening session? Meet the FITCOG, learn about the team's focus and on-going work, provide a forum for residents to voice their public safety concerns, and post session next steps from the FITCOG. The hybrid listening session will take place Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6-7 p.m. at the East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave., in the Multipurpose Room. Attend in person or virtually. Food and off-street parking will be available. #Portland #CommunitySafety

Looking for work that makes a difference in your community? The City of Portland is hiring for jobs across a wide range of fields and career paths. When you join the City, you help serve our community, strengthen public trust and make Portland a more equitable and livable place. We’re committed to equitable service delivery and to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, safe and supported. Featured job opportunity: Housing Director Join the City of Portland as its Housing Director (Director II) and spearhead one of the nation’s most complex housing systems. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio—over 19,000 affordable units—shaping financing, preservation, and renter protections across the affordability and homelessness continuum. Partnering with Metro, County, HUD, community nonprofits, and private developers, you'll guide major funding programs including CDBG, HOME, housing bonds, and TIF. The role calls for an equity centered, strategic leader to revitalize operations, shape long term recovery efforts, and ensure stable, inclusive housing pathways for all Portlanders. Explore current job openings and learn more at #Portland #Jobs #pdxJobs #WeArePortland

Water is our number one natural resource. We depend on safe and reliable water for our food, economy, recreation, fire protection, and life itself. Portland is fortunate to have some of the best water in the world. About 1,160 professionals at the city work hard every day to deliver safe drinking water and provide reliable sewer and stormwater services for Oregonians in the Portland area. We balance environmental protections with community needs, advance water conservation practices, protect our water sources, and help ensure the long-term resilience of our region's water supplies. Mayor Wilson proclaims October 3 to 11 as Water Professionals Appreciation Week. Join us in expressing support for and celebrating the importance of water professionals. #Portland #Water

The nexus between housing, affordability, and climate resilience is where the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) can support Portland's work to accelerate housing production. Investments such as the Nicole Sandoval Community reduce the costs of developing and operating affordable housing. With lower costs, developers are in a stronger position to broaden existing projects or seed new projects. Funded as part of PCEF's strategic partnership with the Portland Housing Bureau, and developed by Sabin CDC, the Nicole Sandoval Community is planning to open in 2028. Read the rest of the story at our website. Image courtesy of Sabin CDC and Scott Edwards Architecture #Portland #Housing

Join us at a Community Roundtable event in your District this October to provide feedback on the City's housing policies! Events begin next week, and food, childcare, and interpretation services will be provided at each Roundtable. The City of Portland is working towards a Unified Housing Strategy, which will align our priorities as a City and a broader housing community, ensuring that we have a clear path to collectively addressing Portland’s housing needs. As stakeholders in this work, your support and input are invaluable as we refine this strategy. The feedback we receive through these Community Roundtable sessions and survey responses will shape a new, unified strategy that aligns the City and our partners on actionable, meaningful policies to address our housing and homelessness crisis. Learn more and register at our website. Visit and scroll to “Engagement and Input Opportunities.” #Portland #Housing