Simple Bathroom Permits

The county has created a simple bathroom affidavit that can be used by any Oregon-licensed contractor for submittal and quick approval. Please see below for the requirements to qualify.
The affidavit can be used in the following circumstances:

• Work is located in the permitted primary residence; not in any accessory structures
• Interior only; no exterior alterations or footprint change
• No changes to load-bearing framing
• No more than 3 existing toilets on the property
• New bathroom must be located in already conditioned space; cannot add a bathroom to an attached garage or non-conditioned basement
• No additional work can be done on this permit
• If the property is on a septic system and an ejector pump will be used on the new bathroom, pre-approval from the septic department will be required
• The contractor must have an active CCB license

The submittal must include:

• All trade permits -- either the active permit numbers, acknowledgement that a minor label permit is being used or completed applications -- including all of the following.
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Mechanical
• The signed affidavit
• Before and after floor plan with fixture details of new bathroom
• All fixture spacing adhere to section R307 of the current ORSC
• Wall framing details (If any partition walls are being installed)

Please go to https://www.clackamas.us/building/building.html to get the bathroom affidavit to complete and submit for review. You can also find applications for other required trade permits on this page.