Updated: Dec 23, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
2000 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97201
Use our bidding system to
request a quote
Faster Permits Construction
Serving Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas, Faster Permits specializes in permit expediting and building code consulting for residential and commercial construction projects. With 22 years of experience, the firm guides clients through the complexities of city planning and permitting processes. The team assists property owners, architects, engineers, builders, and developers with preparing and submitting permit applications, as well as navigating reviews from local jurisdictions. Examples of completed projects include new construction, remodels, additions, tenant improvements, and land use services. Faster Permits manages communication with city staff, coordinates application requirements, and helps resolve code issues to keep projects moving forward. Their expertise covers single-family homes, multi-family developments, and commercial properties throughout Portland and neighboring communities.
Faster Permits Services
Start a project today:
Faster Permits Contact Information
Phone Number: (503) 913-8811
Edit
Address: 2000 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Edit
Do you work for this business? Unlock this free profile to update company info and see who's viewing your profile.
Faster Permits Portland
Quality
108
95th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Faster Permits has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 62,733 contractors in Oregon.
Activity
|
150 projects
|
2025 |
|
58 projects
|
2024 |
|
47 projects
|
2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Faster Permits has worked on at least
255.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
|
45 projects
|
New Constructions |
|
20 projects
|
Home Additions |
|
6 projects
|
Commercial Renovations |
|
15 projects
|
Kitchen remodels |
|
8 projects
|
Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Faster Permits mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
|
12 projects
|
< $5k |
|
60 projects
|
$5k-$20k |
|
8 projects
|
$20k-$50k |
|
17 projects
|
$50k-$100k |
|
60 projects
|
$100k-$250k |
|
11 projects
|
$250k-$500k |
|
17 projects
|
$500k-$1mil |
|
3 projects
|
$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $125,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Remodel of an existing bank branch. scope consists of interior wall demolition new interior walls closing off an opening to existing building common area new break room casework new private offices and new finishes throughout. there is no exterior work as part of this project scope
Valuation:
$235,000
Permit #:
499-25-000915-STR
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$2,913
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 997 sf to addition 2 additional bedroom 1 bathroom and a media room. new sf will have 997 sf living space and 125 sf storage space. new 171 sf porch and 474 sf covered patio. existing interior will be remodeled to new proposed floor plan
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
499-25-000480-STR
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing (commercial) - plumbing interior (insp workflow)
2025-02-18
*app needs jp #. sent email 3/27. lp * (all review and stamped plans under 24-6021) plumbing scope: install new floor sink and relocate hand sink for interior tenant improvement. overall scope: modify from service area and seating area new menu board wall (interior). remove and install new kitchen equipment. relocate self serve kiosks. remove self serve beverage bar
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
PLMBC-25-00824
Status:
applied
Fee:
$160
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical (commercial) - electrical commercial (insp workflow)
2025-02-18
(all review and stamped plans under 24-6021) electrical scope: remodel existing customer service and beverage areas. overall scope: modify from service area and seating area new menu board wall (interior). remove and install new kitchen equipment. relocate self serve kiosks. remove self serve beverage bar
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
ELEC-25-00825
Status:
applied
Fee:
$241
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New store in existing one story wood frame building. new interior walls new interior electric and plumbing work. new restroom and workroom. new interior ceiling floor finish and wall finishes. new casework and furniture. exterior signage and alarms by separate permit. shell building rtu's and conc slab by others
Valuation:
$415,000
Permit #:
309-24-000053-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,892
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
N/A
(non- residential) tenant improvement alteration sign or repair
2025-10-21
Remodel of existing community building. enclose existing great room with new interior partitions and sliding doors into two separate spaces (community work room and game room) new exterior door at existing kitchen for exterior access
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
BLDC25-0011
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deck replacement
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
301-25-000171-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$280
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Deck replacement
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
301-25-000170-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$280
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
For unit c: 618 se 5th s 2 bd/2 bathroom (units c & d reviewed under this permit) note: demolish existing shed located at sw corner of property. (unit d: see 24-6779 622 se 5th st)
Valuation:
$151,972
Permit #:
BLDR-24-06778
Status:
issued
Fee:
$41,467
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Catlin gabel school new building - **epr** (1)backflow (1)clothes washer (2)drinking fountain (1)ejectors/sump (1)expansion tank (2)fixture/sewer cap (1)floor drain (12)hose bib (1)ice maker (1)interceptor/grease trap (5)primer (16)sink (3)tub/shower (19)water closet
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLMB-2505989
Status:
filed
Fee:
$3,041
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New store in existing one story brick/stucco building. new interior walls new interior electric and plumbing work. new restrooms and workroom. new interior ceiling floor finish and wall finishes. new casework and furniture. new roof top units. exterior signage and alarms by separate permit
Valuation:
$499,000
Permit #:
483-23-001322-STR
Status:
filed
Fee:
$4,898
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of existing coffee shop. no change in ownership. no change in footprint. interior work: new front bar and back bar casework. adjust electric and plumbing for relocated front bar equipment. new floor finish new wall finishes new ceilings. new lighting. exterior work: new trash enclosure
Valuation:
$312,000
Permit #:
555-23-002443-STR
Status:
filed
Fee:
$959
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
(non- residential) tenant improvement alteration or repair
2023-03-03
Audi tenant improvement - scope of work includes new floor and wall finishes new paint new bathroom wall and floor tile new led light fixtures and a new suspended ceiling system in the main showroom. architectural work is limited to the removal of an interior storefront system and the partial infill of an existing drywall opening to form two smaller drywall openings
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
BLDC23-0044
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(for unit d: 622 se 5th st 2 bd/2 bath)two new dwelling units on property with house detached duplex. overall development to be considered a detached quadplex (units c & d reviewed under 24-6778) note: demolish existing shed located at sw corner of property
Valuation:
$151,972
Permit #:
BLDR-24-06779
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Front duplex unit a construct new duplex on subdivided lot (ld-24-00543). ***both front duplex units to be reviewed under this permit (front duplex unit b - bldr-25-05350) (rear duplexes processed under separate permit bldr-25-05346) *parcel currently under a land division process hold to issue per planning *trade contractors needed to issue
Valuation:
$248,110
Permit #:
BLDR-25-05345
Status:
filed
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rear duplex unit a construct new duplex on subdivided lot (ld-24-00543). ***both rear duplex units to be reviewed under this permit (rear duplex unit b - bldr-25-05351) (front duplexes processed under separate permit bldr-25-05345) *parcel currently under a land division process hold to issue per planning *trade contractors needed to issue
Valuation:
$149,552
Permit #:
BLDR-25-05346
Status:
filed
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Duplex a 17968 se market st (unit a & b be processed under this permit unit b bldr-25-04710) *need contractor info sfrc under bldr-25-04708 for mhld
Valuation:
$388,400
Permit #:
BLDR-25-04709
Status:
filed
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
17954 se market st sfrc to be constructed under this permit (unit c) *need contractor info duplex (unit a & b under bldr-25-04709) for mhld
Valuation:
$533,856
Permit #:
BLDR-25-04708
Status:
filed
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Targeted roof repairs trim replacement decking and guardrail replacement
Valuation:
$975,938
Permit #:
785-25-000314-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,020
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
N/A
Targeted roof repairs trim replacement decking and guardrail replacement
Valuation:
$975,938
Permit #:
785-25-000313-STR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,020
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
N/A
Similar Contractors See more
140
BZ Score
$8.6K
Avg Project
-
Projects
137
BZ Score
$750K
Avg Project
-
Projects
153
BZ Score
$101K
Avg Project
-
Projects
Faster Permits Reviews
BuildZoom hasn't received any reviews for Faster Permits. Click here to be alerted when reviews are posted about them.
Recent Buildzoom Projects
Faster Permits License info
License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in October, 2020 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Oregon.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
108
BuildZoom Score
352
Permits
- Building permit records show that Faster Permits has worked on 352 permitted projects.