Development Direct
Clackamas County’s one-stop digital development services hub. Our complete permitting process is online, and all development permits are submitted and processed digitally.
Permit Application Forms
Permit Application Submittals
Affidavit Permit (fire sprinkler, simple bathroom addition)
- Affidavit for fire sprinkler
- Affidavit for simple bathroom addition
- Electrical Application
- Mechanical Application
- Plumbing Application
Agricultural Permit (Ag, Forest, Equine, Marijuana)
Building Permits
Electrical Permits
Grading Permits
Manufactured Dwelling Permits
- Manufactured Dwelling Permit Application
- Project Description
- Property Owner Statement
- Credit Card Authorization
Mechanical Permits
New 1 & 2 Single Family Residential Permits
- Building Permit Application
- Electrical Permit Application
- Mechanical Permit Application
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Project Description
- Property Owner Statement
- One & Two Family Dwelling Checklist (for applicant use; do not submit)
- Credit Card Authorization
Plumbing Permits
Renewable Energy Permits
Single Documents
- Commercial Deferred Submittal
- Inspection Codes and Instructions
- Credit Card Authorization Form
- One & Two Family Dwelling Checklist
- Permit Extension Request Form
- Project Description Form
- Property Owner Statement Regarding Construction Responsibilities
- Revision Credit Card Authorization Form
- Revision Transmittal
Agriculture
- Instructions and Application for Agricultural / Forestry / Equine / Marijuana Use Building Exemption
A guide to the steps and documents needed to receive an agricultural related building exemption - Building Permit Guidelines for Marijuana Businesses
Constructing or Remodeling for a Marijuana Production (Grow) or Processing Business - Things to Consider: AG Exemptions
Building and Mechanical
- Application for Approval of Alternate Means
Request for modification to Building Code - Building Permit Application
Application for permit prior to building or modifying a structure - Certificates of Occupancy Application Process Application to occupy a structure
- Certificate of Occupancy Application
- Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application
Application for temporary occupation of structure prior to final inspection - New Certificates of Use & Occupancy Guide
- Letter of Completion Application
- Checklist for Prescriptive Roof-Mounted Solar Systems
- Combined Commercial Hood Certification
Certification of performance standards for commercial hoods - Commercial Application Checklist
The purpose of this checklist is to help define a complete submittal package for the scope of work- Supplement to the Commercial Application Checklist
Brief explanation of the requirements associated with the checklist items
- Supplement to the Commercial Application Checklist
- Deferred Submittal Procedure
Providing a standard procedure for deferred submittal - Design Criteria and Current Codes
- Fire Sprinkler Affidavit
- Lighting/Moisture Content
- Mechanical Permit Application
Application for residential equipment including water heaters, HVAC, fireplaces, etc. - One- and Two-Family Dwelling Building Permit Application Checklist
Checklist to be completed before plan review start date - Plot Plan Requirement
Required diagram of your proposed development - Property Owner Statement Regarding Construction Responsibilities
Oregon Law requires residential construction permit applicants who are not licensed with the Construction Contractors Board to sign the following statement before a building permit can be issued - Schedule an inspection
- Special Inspections Agreement Risk Category III and IV Structures (Commercial)
Special inspection, testing and structural observation agreement - Special Inspection and Testing Agreement (Commercial)
Requirements for special inspection, testing and structural observation for commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction - Special Inspection and Testing Agreement (Residential)
Requirements for special inspection, testing and structural observation for residential construction
Electrical
- Electrical Permit Application
Permit required prior to any electrical work - Electrical Plan Review Rules
- Electrical Wiring for Barns, Riding Arenas, Animal Habitat & Feed Storage
- Energy Code Compliance
- Renewable Electrical Energy Permit Application
Application to install devices to use renewable resources such as solar, wind or geothermal - Schedule an inspection
Financial/General
- Credit Card Authorization
Authorization to play for permits via credit card - E-permit payment, delivery and refund policies
- Permit Extension Request Form
- Public Records Research Request
- Revision Transmittal
To be completed when submitting any changes to an existing permit request. - Schedule an inspection
Grading
- Inspection Codes
- Grading Permit Application
Application to be completed prior to excavation or backfill of property - Grading Plot Plan
Required diagram of proposed changes to topography
Manufactured Dwellings
- Manufactured Dwelling and Cabana Inspections
- Manufactured Dwellings Landings, Decks, Stairs & Railings Requirements
Commonly asked questions about the design, construction and placement of landings, decks, stairs and railings for manufactured homes. - Manufactured Home Placement and Installation Permit
Required prior to placement of a manufactured home - Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Park Specialty Code, 2002 Edition
- Schedule an inspection
Plumbing
- Alternate Means and Methods
Application for approval of alternative to modification of the 2017 edition state of Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC) - Installation of Backflow Preventor
- Plumbing Permit Application
Permit required prior to modifying or installing any plumbing - Rain Drain and Gutter Policy and Procedures
- Schedule an inspection