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Building permits in Oregon

Who issues permits for a house, garage, shed, deck, or addition.

Oregon building code and construction permits

The Oregon Residential and Structural Specialty Codes apply statewide through the Building Codes Division. Cities and counties with their own programme issue the permit; elsewhere the state inspection office does.

What is this?

About building permits

Start with the building or permitting office for the property location. Its published instructions explain applications, inspections, and which office handles the project. City and county responsibilities vary.