New construction permits in Portland, OR: October 2026
88 new construction permits were filed in Portland, OR in October 2026, 38% fewer than in September (142). Portland, OR ranked 24th of the 59 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 70 permits, 80% of the month.
- 40 permits listed a job value; 80% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Friday, October 23, with 16; Fridays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $100,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| July 2026 | 84 |
| August 2026 | 106 |
| September 2026 | 142 |
| October 2026 | 88 |
Kinds of work
- New homes: 70
- New commercial buildings: 11
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 4
- $10,000 to $50,000: 4
- $50,000 to $250,000: 29
- Over $250,000: 3
New construction permits in October 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 996
- Philadelphia, PA: 549
- Harris County, TX: 521
- Fort Worth, TX: 391
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 336
- Loudoun County, VA: 281
- Osceola County, FL: 249
- Port St. Lucie, FL: 232
- Wake County, NC: 227
- Midland, TX: 186
- Los Angeles County, CA: 161
- Collin County, TX: 155
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Source: Data: City of Portland, Portland Permitting & Development (PortlandMaps). Permits filed 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-31, counted by filing date.