Canby, OR — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Clackamas County Building Codes for building permits; City of Canby Development Services for land use and local development review

Street address

County: 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045. City: 222 NE 2nd Avenue, Canby, OR 97013

Phone

County: 503-742-4240; City Development Services: 503-266-7001

County: bldservice@clackamas.us

Coverage

County handles building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and related inspections in Canby. City handles planning, development review, and related local approvals.

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 Canby

County and Oregon code triggers apply; city review is also needed where Canby planning or site approvals apply.

Scope of work

Permit?

State residential exemptions for small detached nonhabitable accessory structures

Exempt

Low decks

Exempt

Certain fences

Exempt

Finish work

Exempt

Listed minor trade replacements

Exempt

Exempt State residential exemptions for small detached nonhabitable accessory structures
Exempt Low decks
Exempt Certain fences
Exempt Finish work
Exempt Listed minor trade replacements

Required documents

Permit application
Plans
Site plan
City development materials as applicable

Building code: Current Oregon specialty codes enforced by Clackamas County.
Permit validity: County/state 180-day rule unless extended.
Owner-builder: Oregon owner-builder rules apply for self-performed work.
Contractor requirements: Oregon CCB licensing applies.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No public city-specific county review estimate posted.

01

Check project with Canby Development Services for zoning, site plan, and local development requirements.
02

Submit any required city land use or development applications.
03

Submit county building permit application and plans after city requirements are addressed.
04

Pay county review fees and resolve review comments.
05

Receive issued permit, perform work, and schedule county inspections until final.

Typical processing time: No public city-specific county review estimate posted.

Source: Clackamas County Building Codes for building permits; City of Canby Development Services for land use and local development review ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Canby building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

County schedule.

Permit fee formula

County valuation-based structural fee plus schedule-based trade fees; separate city planning fees may also apply.

Reinspection fee

County schedule and city planning fees where applicable.

County permit fees paid through county process; city planning and development fees paid separately to Canby.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

County online permit system (online)
County inspection line (phone)

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 scope, usually site/footing, framing, rough trades, insulation/cover, and final.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Canby permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Canby, OR? ▸

County and Oregon code triggers apply; city review is also needed where Canby planning or site approvals apply.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Canby, OR? ▸

Building permit fees in Canby, OR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County valuation-based structural fee plus schedule-based trade fees; separate city planning fees may also apply.. Plan check fee: County schedule..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Canby, OR? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Canby, OR, follow these steps: 1. Check project with Canby Development Services for zoning, site plan, and local development requirements. 2. Submit any required city land use or development applications. 3. Submit county building permit application and plans after city requirements are addressed. 4. Pay county review fees and resolve review comments. 5. Receive issued permit, perform work, and schedule county inspections until final.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Canby, OR? ▸

Building permit processing times in Canby, OR typically run No public city-specific county review estimate posted.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Canby, OR? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Canby, OR. The following work is generally exempt: State residential exemptions for small detached nonhabitable accessory structures; Low decks; Certain fences; Finish work; Listed minor trade replacements. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Canby, OR? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Canby, OR via: County online permit system, County inspection line. Requests submitted before 6:00 a.m. are scheduled for that business day..

last verified April 2026 source Clackamas County Building Codes for building permits; City of Canby Development Services for land use and local development review ↗ entry id permits/oregon/clackamas/canby

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clackamas County Building Codes for building permits; City of Canby Development Services for land use and local development review before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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