Gladstone, OR — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Clackamas County Building Codes for building permits; City of Gladstone Planning for local review

Street address

County: 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045. City: 18505 Portland Avenue, Gladstone, OR 97027

Phone

County building permit info: 503-742-4400, code info: 503-742-4240; Gladstone general: 503-656-5225; Planning: 971-253-4197

County: bldservice@clackamas.us

Coverage

Gladstone contracts with Clackamas County for administration of building permits including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, grading, and related permits. City planning and local permits remain separate.

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 Gladstone

County and Oregon code rules apply; city planning may add review for local site and land use issues.

Scope of work

Permit?

State residential exemptions for listed minor structural finish work and minor trade replacements

Exempt

Exempt State residential exemptions for listed minor structural finish work and minor trade replacements

Required documents

County permit materials
Any city planning submittals required by Gladstone

Building code: Current Oregon specialty codes enforced through county contract administration.
Permit validity: County/state 180-day rule unless extended.
Owner-builder: Oregon owner-builder rules apply.
Contractor requirements: Oregon CCB licensing applies.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No city-specific review time posted.

01

Check local planning or city permit needs with Gladstone first.
02

Submit building permit application to Clackamas County.
03

Pay county review fees and respond to plan comments.
04

Receive county permit and start work.
05

Schedule county inspections and obtain finals.

Typical processing time: No city-specific review time posted.

Source: Clackamas County Building Codes for building permits; City of Gladstone Planning for local review ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Gladstone building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

County schedule.

Permit fee formula

County structural valuation method plus trade schedules; city planning fees may be separate.

Reinspection fee

County schedule and any separate city planning fees.

Gladstone warns applicants to pay only through official channels; city accepts payments in person at City Hall or through secure city website.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

County 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 by permit scope.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Gladstone permits

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

County and Oregon code rules apply; city planning may add review for local site and land use issues.

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

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

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

To apply for a building permit in Gladstone, OR, follow these steps: 1. Check local planning or city permit needs with Gladstone first. 2. Submit building permit application to Clackamas County. 3. Pay county review fees and respond to plan comments. 4. Receive county permit and start work. 5. Schedule county inspections and obtain finals.

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

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

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

Not all construction work requires a permit in Gladstone, OR. The following work is generally exempt: State residential exemptions for listed minor structural finish work and minor trade replacements. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Gladstone, OR via: County 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 Gladstone Planning for local review ↗ entry id permits/oregon/clackamas/gladstone

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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 Gladstone Planning for local review before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Gladstone

Other jurisdictions in Clackamas County.