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Assessor
Find information about properties in the area like maps, bulletins, taxes, search lookup, and more.
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City Clerk
Acquire information concerning various licenses, obtaining vital records and current Elections.
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City Manager's Office
View information on the responsibilities of the City Manager's Office.
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Economic Development
Learn about the assistance and opportunities available to businesses at every stage of development and growth provided by the Economic Development Department.
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Economic Opportunity Office
The new Office of Economic Opportunity's mission is to help integrate into our economy immigrants and residents who need access to opportunities. It will also assist Portland's business community who need qualified employees. The creation of this office was identified as one of the City Council’s goals in 2016, and a priority for the Economic Development Committee.
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Finance
View information on purchasing, treasury services, and budget and financial documents for the City of Portland.
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Fire
View information on fire prevention, safety tip, open burning guidelines, and more.
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Health & Human Services
Search for information for adults, youth, elderly patients, and additional health care services.
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Human Resources
View information on current job openings, employee benefits, and policies of the City of Portland.
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Information Technology
The Information Technology Department (IT) is responsible for the design, development and maintenance of a large, wide-area information network, managing all the technology hardware and software used by the City of Portland. The department is divided in four sections of expertise: Applications, Technical and Customer Services, Operations, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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Jetport
Find more information about Portland International Jetport.
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Parking
Check out information on paying parking tickets, parking bans, city garages and lots, transportation options, and maps of the city.
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Parks, Recreation & Facilities
Find more information about recreational opportunities provided by the City of Portland.
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Permitting & Inspections
The new Department of Permitting and Inspections will serve as a one-stop permitting, licensing, and inspections shop, which will centralize services and reduce wait times. The department, which consists of 23 employees, will oversee building permits, business licensing, housing safety, and restaurant inspections.
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Planning & Urban Development
Find important permitting and application information, comprehensive planning documents, and inspection information.
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Police
Learn about Portland's Police Department and what services they provide to the community.
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Portland Public Schools
City of Portland, Maine School Department
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Public Works
Find useful information regarding services provided by the Public Works Department including engineering, street maintenance, utilities, and recycling.
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Sustainability Office
The Sustainability Office undertakes initiatives designed to make Portland a vibrant, environmentally friendly community now and into the future. We collaborate with all departments to increase the efficiency of City operations and seek innovative approaches to improve municipal services.