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The Building Division inspects:

• New construction (under a permit with the office)
• Remodels, additions and alterations (under a permit with the office)
• Valid formal complaints and cases for the city’s code enforcement
• Structurally-dangerous buildings
• Fire and life safety issues

The Building Division does not inspect:

• Mold
• Existing buildings
• Tenant /landlord issues

Residential or Commercial?

If it’s a residential use with two or fewer units, it’s a residential application and must meet the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC). If it’s a residential use with three or more units, it’s a commercial application and must meet the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).

Alarm or Suppression Systems - Used for fire Alarms, fire sprinklers or fire suppression systems

Demolition - Used to demolish the entire building

Electrical - Used for electrical permits

Residential or Commercial?

If it’s a residential use with two or fewer units, it’s a residential application and must meet the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC). If it’s a residential use with three or more units, it’s a commercial application and must meet the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC).

Alarm or Suppression Systems - Used for fire Alarms, fire sprinklers or fire suppression systems

Demolition - Used to demolish the entire building

Electrical - Used for electrical permits

System Development Charges (SDCs) are one-time charges assessed on new development, additions and changes of use to pay for the costs of expanding public facilities. Growth creates additional infrastructure demands. SDCs provide a mechanism to fund new growth in a community along with the related demand placed on storm and sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreation facilities, water and street systems. 

SDCs may be charged when: 

Below is the current adopted fee schedule for the building division along with a link to the All About Fees webpage, if you need assistance calculating fees.

Below is a guide for estimating permit fees.

Building Permit

This fee is based on the valuation of the project. This fee should encompass the entire project, including materials and labor. For new structures or adding additional square footage, staff use the ICC tables to figure the value (https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/code-development-p...) An updated table is adopted on April 1 each year.

The applicant is seeking expedited annexation to the City.

Files Number
A-2018-001

Application Type
Expedited Annexation

Location
5809 SE Hazel Pl

Meeting Date(s)
August 7, 2018 City Council

Current Status
Withdrawn by Applicant July 27, 2018

Neighborhood District Association(s)
Lewelling

Construction Excise Taxes (CETs) are state-approved taxes added to permit fees to help fund specific projects

School CET

The tax applies to all new construction and any building permit adding additional square footage to a structure, such as additions, mezzanines, etc. The current rate for fiscal year 2021-2022 is $1.39 per square foot of new square footage for residential use (including apartments and other multi-family uses), and $0.69 per square foot of new square footage for commercial use. These rates are adjusted for inflation each fiscal year.

Inspections are vital to ensuring projects are built correctly and last as long as possible, with the highest safety standards in mind. Inspections can address issues and problems before they start.