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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Johnson City
County and Oregon code triggers apply for new construction and most structural or trade alterations.
- Exempt State residential exemptions for qualifying small detached structures
- Exempt Low decks
- Exempt Minor fences
- Exempt Finish work
- Exempt Listed minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical replacements
- City pre-approval
- County application
- Plans
- Site plan
- Engineering if needed
- 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.
- Contractor requirements
- Oregon CCB licensing applies.
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly posted for Johnson City.
- 01 Obtain Johnson City approval for the project.
- 02 Submit county permit application and plans through county channels.
- 03 Pay county review fees and respond to review comments.
- 04 Receive county permit issuance.
- 05 Schedule county inspections and close the permit with finals.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted for Johnson City.
Source: Clackamas County Building Codes, after City of Johnson City approval ↗
Fee schedule
Johnson City building permit fees
County payment process applies after city clearance.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- County online 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.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Johnson City permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Johnson City, OR? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Johnson City, OR? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Johnson City, OR? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Johnson City, OR? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Johnson City, OR? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Johnson City, OR? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clackamas County Building Codes, after City of Johnson City approval before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.