General Information

• Resource/Records Counter
• Permit Processing Flowchart
• Find your permit type
• How to Write Your Appeal
• Permits for Alternative Technology
• Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Information
• Who Can Cancel the Permit and What Do We Do with Plans?

Site Development/Septic Permits

The Site Development Program oversees plan review and inspections related to stormwater, sanitation, erosion control, tree preservation and environmental soils.

• Site Development Permits
• Septic Permits
• Flood Hazard Regulations and Maps
• Fact Sheets

Residential Permits

Links to information for new construction and improvements to structures built under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code such as houses, duplexes and townhouses. Select the project type that applies to you.

• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Conversion to Living Space
• Decks
• Dormer or Second Floor Additions
• Enlarging the Building Footprint
• Fences
• Garage, Shed, Accessory Structures
• Manufactured Homes
• New Single Family Residences (NSFR)
• Residential Demolition
• Residential Engineering
• Residential Inspections Frequently Asked Questions
• Residential Seismic Strengthening
• Residential Solar Permits
• Retaining Walls
• Simple Bathroom Permit Program
• Temporary Excavation Guidelines

Field Issuance Remodel (FIR) Program

Designed to serve contractors who perform recurring alteration and additional work in 1 or 2 family dwellings

• Contractor License Search

Commercial Permits

Links to additional information for commercial projects including tri-plexes, apartments, condominiums developments with three or more attached units and other commercial projects. Select the project type that applies to you.

• Commercial New Construction and Additions
• Commercial Alterations - Tenant Improvements
• Facility Permit Program
• Radio Frequency Transmission Facilities

Facility Permit Program (FPP)

• Getting Started
• Project Submittal
• FAQ

Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Permits

Permits to install, replace, or repair electrical, mechanical, plumbing fixtures or systems.

• Electrical Permits
• Mechanical Permits
• Plumbing Permits
• Online Permitting

Inspections

Inspections on industrial, commercial, residential and single family construction projects. Select the inspection type that applies to you.

• Commercial Inspections
• Site Development/Sanitation Inspections
• Residential Inspections
• Signs & Other Inspections
• Special Inspections

Signs & Other Permits

Permits related to sign installation, zoning and running a business out of your home.

• Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits
• Sign & Awning Permits
• Zoning Permits
• Tree Permits/Questions
• Home Occupation Permits
• Original Art Mural Permits

Structural Engineering

Code, standards and design criteria

• Residential Permits and Structural Requirements
• FAQs

Updated Federal Communication Commission Rules for Personal Wireless Service Facility Permit Applications

In response to the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) recent order – effective January 2019 – related to the deployment of personal wireless service facilities, the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) has created a new intake and review process for personal wireless service facility applications.

Permit Extensions and Reactivations

Other Subjects

Ponds, water features, swimming pools and hot tubs

• Ponds, Water Features, Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs