What permits do I need?

Each type of project may require more than one permit. Click on the your project type to learn about what you need to do prior to applying for permits. Most likely, you will need to conduct property research to identify if Planning and/or Onsite Permits are required prior to applying for the Building Permit.

Types of Projects

1 & 2 Family Dwellings and Structures

If you are wanting to build 1 & 2 Family Dwelling, new addition with a bedroom, alteration to an existing home, or building a detached structure click here to learn more about the research that needs to be conducted prior to applying for the building permit.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Agricultural or Equine Exempt Permit

Apply for an Agricultural or Equine Exempt Permit. Certain “agriculture buildings” are not subject to commercial structural inspections and may be “exempt” from structural building permits (reference ORS 455.315

Commercial Construction

Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Permits (Residential)

Manufactured Homes

Planning Permits

  1. Do you need a Planning (Zoning) Permit for your single-family dwelling?
  2. Do you need a Planning (Zoning) Permit for your project?
  3. Click here to ask a Planner for information on zoning and why it’s relevant to your project.

Septic/Onsite Permits

Applying for Site Evaluations, Onsite Permits and Onsite Authorizations

Don't see the project type you're looking for listed?

Click here to contact a permit technician. Simply tell them details about your intended project and they will assist you.