Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) Permit

Apply for a Field Issuance Remodel permit for eligible residential remodeling projects in Portland. IMPORTANT: As of November 2024, the FIR program is closed to new participants due to budget and staffing constraints. This program is available only to registered contractors and architects who were already enrolled before the closure.

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Program Status Notice

FIR Program Closed to New Participants

  • IMPORTANT: As of November 2024, the Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) program is unable to welcome new participants due to budget and staffing constraints.
  • Only contractors and architects who were registered with the FIR program before the closure may submit FIR applications.
  • Homeowners and the general public are NOT eligible for this permit type — use a standard Residential Building Permit instead.
  • If you are an existing FIR participant, you may continue to submit applications via email to ppdfirpermits@portlandoregon.gov or by fax.

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