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
- 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
- Building Codes Program Operating Plan
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 and 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
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