Community Development

Administers codes and ordinances to safeguard life and property by regulating building construction and providing municipal code compliance.

Code Compliance

Responds to citizens’ concerns about City Code complaints, which include land use, nuisances, parking, and abandoned vehicles.

Rental Inspections

Provides for annual mandatory inspection of rental housing units. A tenant or landlord/manager may also request an inspection or report a problem.

When do I need a permit?

A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system.

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Upcoming Events

Monday, March 15, 2010: Urban Forestry Subcommittee
Monday, March 15, 2010: Central City Neighborhood Association Meeting
Monday, March 15, 2010: Rockwood Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday, March 16, 2010: Gresham City Council Business Meeting
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