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City of Rivergrove

How to apply for a building permit in City of Rivergrove, 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 Rivergrove development approval

Street address
County: 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045. Rivergrove: 5050 SW Childs Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone
County: 503-742-4240; Rivergrove: 503-636-6200
Email
County: bldservice@clackamas.us
Coverage
City approval is required before county intake in Rivergrove. This is especially important because Rivergrove has floodway and sensitive land-use issues reflected in city planning records.
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 Rivergrove

Standard county and Oregon code triggers apply; local development approval is a prerequisite.

State residential exemptions for listed low-risk work, but floodplain or development review may still apply locally
  • Exempt State residential exemptions for listed low-risk work, but floodplain or development review may still apply locally
Required documents
  • City approval
  • County application
  • Plans
  • Site plan
  • Engineering where required
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.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No Rivergrove-specific estimate publicly posted.

  1. 01
    Obtain Rivergrove city approval or development clearance first.
  2. 02
    Submit county building permit application and plans.
  3. 03
    Pay county review fees and address any corrections.
  4. 04
    Receive issued county permit.
  5. 05
    Schedule county inspections and obtain finals.

Typical processing time: No Rivergrove-specific estimate publicly posted.

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

§ 04

Fee schedule

Rivergrove building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
County schedule.
02
Permit fee formula
County valuation-based structural fee plus schedule-based trade fees.
03
Reinspection fee
County schedule.

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 by permit scope.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Rivergrove permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Rivergrove, OR? ▸
Standard county and Oregon code triggers apply; local development approval is a prerequisite.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Rivergrove, OR? ▸
Building permit fees in Rivergrove, 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.. Plan check fee: County schedule..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Rivergrove, OR? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Rivergrove, OR, follow these steps: 1. Obtain Rivergrove city approval or development clearance first. 2. Submit county building permit application and plans. 3. Pay county review fees and address any corrections. 4. Receive issued county permit. 5. Schedule county inspections and obtain finals.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Rivergrove, OR? ▸
Building permit processing times in Rivergrove, OR typically run No Rivergrove-specific estimate publicly posted.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Rivergrove, OR? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Rivergrove, OR. The following work is generally exempt: State residential exemptions for listed low-risk work, but floodplain or development review may still apply locally. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Rivergrove, OR? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Rivergrove, OR via: County online 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, after City of Rivergrove development approval ↗ entry id permits/oregon/clackamas/rivergrove
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clackamas County Building Codes, after City of Rivergrove development approval before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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