New construction permits in Portland, OR: April 2026
93 new construction permits were filed in Portland, OR in April 2026, 37% fewer than in March (148). Portland, OR ranked 18th of the 60 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 79 permits, 85% of the month.
- 43 permits listed a job value; 88% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Monday, April 27, with 12; Wednesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $100,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| February 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
Kinds of work
- New homes: 79
- New commercial buildings: 18
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 1
- $10,000 to $50,000: 4
- $50,000 to $250,000: 35
- Over $250,000: 3
New construction permits in April 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 922
- Fort Worth, TX: 864
- Philadelphia, PA: 580
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 425
- San Antonio, TX: 383
- Loudoun County, VA: 369
- Wake County, NC: 326
- New York, NY: 287
- Collin County, TX: 270
- Hillsborough County, FL: 256
- Osceola County, FL: 164
- Douglas County, CO: 156
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Source: Data: City of Portland, Portland Permitting & Development (PortlandMaps). Permits filed 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-30, counted by filing date.