What is a Healthy Blocks permit?

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The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Blocks program was an innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has since retired. Please see our Block Party program for information on hosting an event on your neighborhood street today!
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Update on our Healthy Blocks program

PBOT's Portland in the Streets team has retired the Healthy Blocks program as of December 31st, 2022. Looking to build community, get to know your neighbors and have fun on your neighborhood street? Block Parties are back and you can apply for a permit right now!  

Learn about Block Parties here


Contact us

Questions about the switch or the Block Party permit process? 

Contact us at pbotblockparty@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-4003