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City of Barlow

How to apply for a building permit in City of Barlow, Oregon. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Clackamas County Building Codes, after City of Barlow approval

Street address
County: 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045. City contact: City of Barlow, phone on https://www.barloworegon.com/history
Phone
County: 503-742-4240; City Hall: 503-266-1330
Email
County: bldservice@clackamas.us
Coverage
City approval is required before the county can accept a building application for Barlow. County then handles structural, fire/life, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, manufactured dwelling park, and RV park permitting and inspections.
Online portal
Development Direct
Development Direct self-service permit system
Website
Department website
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Barlow

New construction and most structural or trade alterations.

State residential exemptions for minor finish work
Small detached accessory structures under state thresholds
Low decks
Certain fences
Like-for-like minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work
  • Exempt State residential exemptions for minor finish work
  • Exempt Small detached accessory structures under state thresholds
  • Exempt Low decks
  • Exempt Certain fences
  • Exempt Like-for-like minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work
Required documents
  • City pre-approval
  • County application
  • Plans
  • Site plan
  • Engineering when required
Building code
Current Oregon specialty codes enforced by Clackamas County.
Permit validity
County and state 180-day permit expiration rule applies unless extended.
Owner-builder
Homeowners may pull permits for eligible work they perform themselves, but must still clear city approval first where applicable.
Contractor requirements
Oregon contractor licensing rules apply.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No city-specific estimate posted; county inspection requests due before 6:00 a.m. for same-day scheduling.

  1. 01
    Contact the City of Barlow for required city-side approval before county intake.
  2. 02
    After city approval, submit county permit materials through Development Direct or in person.
  3. 03
    Pay review fees and respond to any county checksheets.
  4. 04
    Receive issued county permit and keep approved plans on site.
  5. 05
    Schedule county inspections through the county system and obtain final approval.

Typical processing time: No city-specific estimate posted; county inspection requests due before 6:00 a.m. for same-day scheduling.

Source: Clackamas County Building Codes, after City of Barlow approval ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Barlow building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Per county schedule.
02
Permit fee formula
County structural fees are valuation-based; trade fees follow county/state schedules.
03
Reinspection fee
Per county schedule and investigation policies.

County online/in-person payment applies after city clearance.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
Scheduling deadline
Requests submitted before 6:00 a.m. are scheduled for that business day.
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday

Typical sequence: County sequence based on permit scope; commonly footing, framing, rough trades, insulation/cover, and finals.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Barlow permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Barlow, OR? ▸
New construction and most structural or trade alterations.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Barlow, OR? ▸
Building permit fees in Barlow, OR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County structural fees are valuation-based; trade fees follow county/state schedules.. Plan check fee: Per county schedule..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Barlow, OR? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Barlow, OR, follow these steps: 1. Contact the City of Barlow for required city-side approval before county intake. 2. After city approval, submit county permit materials through Development Direct or in person. 3. Pay review fees and respond to any county checksheets. 4. Receive issued county permit and keep approved plans on site. 5. Schedule county inspections through the county system and obtain final approval.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Barlow, OR? ▸
Building permit processing times in Barlow, OR typically run No city-specific estimate posted; county inspection requests due before 6:00 a.m. for same-day scheduling.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Barlow, OR? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Barlow, OR. The following work is generally exempt: State residential exemptions for minor finish work; Small detached accessory structures under state thresholds; Low decks; Certain fences; Like-for-like minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Barlow, OR? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Barlow, OR via: Development Direct portal, 503-742-4720. Requests submitted before 6:00 a.m. are scheduled for that business day..
last verified April 2026 source Clackamas County Building Codes, after City of Barlow approval ↗ entry id permits/oregon/clackamas/barlow
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clackamas County Building Codes, after City of Barlow approval before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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