Residential Permits

We require plans uploaded in eTrakit for residential submittals.

Residential -  Step by Step Process

Step 1 - Clean Water Services

If your project impacts/covers any additional ground in any way (addition, deck, slab, patio, bump out, etc), Clean Water Services needs to approve your project. Here is the link to Clean Water Services Online Pre-Screen Form.  The form is fillable and you can submit it online.  The pre-screen is free of charge and typically runs 5-7 business days. A copy of the approval is required before issuance of building permits.   Additional information and reviews may apply.

Once you submit to Clean Water Services, proceed to Step 2.

Step 2 - Planning

If you are making any exterior changes to the structure (any changes visible from the outside), our Planning Division must sign off before we can release any building permits.  These changes include additions, windows, doors, etc.

Here is the link to planning’s Single Family Architectural Review Packet and information.

If you have planning questions, please contact Planning at 503-691-3026.

If your exterior changes are approved by planning and/or you are not making any exterior changes, please proceed to step 3.

Step 3 - Engineering

If your project impacts/covers any additional ground in any way, our Engineering Division must also sign off on the project before we can release any building permits. These changes include additions, patios that require a building permit, decks that require a building permit, sheds that require a building permit, etc.

If you have engineering questions, please contact Tony Doran at 503-691-3035.

If your exterior changes are approved by engineering or you aren’t making any exterior changes, please proceed to step 4.

Step 4 - Building

Submit your building permit application(s) online. A submittal to the Building Department consists of your completed application(s), approval from Clean Water Services (if required), plans (including supporting documentation), and pay the plan review fees.  Once you apply for the permit, the plans examiner will review your plans and let you know if there are any corrections.  If no corrections are present, you will receive an email that your permit is ready to print!

Click this link to apply for a permit

If you have building questions, please contact a Permit Coordinator at 503-691-3044.