The Bureau of Development Services cut 72 jobs because they are making less money than usual from permitting fees. The department is almost entirely self-funded.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Since October, the Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS) has cut 72 positions. The Bureau oversees building permits and inspections.
The cuts come at a time when construction has tapered off city-wide.
Unlike other city departments, the Bureau of Development Services relies on permitting fees to sustain itself.
“Our workload is down,” said Ken Ray, the spokesperson for Bureau of Development Services. “There is less permit activity coming in the door right now.”
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