Building Inspection Requirements

Find out more about obtaining your Certificate of Occupancy.

Find out more on keeping your permits active and what to do when it expires.

Inspections can be scheduled online through Oregon State’s E-Permitting website or the E-Permitting App, which can be found in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store by searching for “Oregon ePermitting .” Alternatively, inspections can be scheduled by Phone, but may take longer due to our high volume of calls.

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