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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Tualatin
Permits required for most new construction and regulated structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
State residential exemptions for listed minor work, subject to Tualatin planning and utility review where applicable
- Exempt State residential exemptions for listed minor work, subject to Tualatin planning and utility review where applicable
Required documents
- Application
- Plans
- Valuation
- Project-specific forms
- Pre-submittal packet
- Building code
- Current Oregon specialty codes enforced by the city and Washington County for contracted electrical work.
- Permit validity
- Oregon 180-day rule generally applies unless extended.
- Owner-builder
- Standard Oregon owner-builder allowances apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Oregon CCB licensing applies.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No single citywide estimate posted on the online permit page.
- 01 Determine whether the application is city-issued or an electrical permit routed to Washington County.
- 02 Submit online permit application and plans through the city online permit system and associated state/county portal where directed.
- 03 Pay intake and review fees and respond to correction notices.
- 04 Pay issuance fees and obtain approved plans and permit card.
- 05 Schedule inspections with the correct agency and obtain finals.
Typical processing time: No single citywide estimate posted on the online permit page.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Tualatin building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Confirm from current Tualatin fee schedule
02
Plan check fee
Per current city/county schedule depending on permit type.
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed schedule; electrical fees follow the contracted county path, while city-issued permits follow city schedule.
04
Reinspection fee
Per city or county schedule depending on the permit category.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- City inspection request voicemail (phone)
- Online system (online)
- Washington County for electrical (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Business hours
Typical sequence: City sequence for building/plumbing/mechanical; Washington County sequence for electrical.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Tualatin permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Tualatin, OR? ▸
Permits required for most new construction and regulated structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Tualatin, OR? ▸
Building permit fees in Tualatin, OR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Confirm from current Tualatin fee schedule. Fees are calculated as: Mixed schedule; electrical fees follow the contracted county path, while city-issued permits follow city schedule.. Plan check fee: Per current city/county schedule depending on permit type..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Tualatin, OR? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Tualatin, OR, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the application is city-issued or an electrical permit routed to Washington County. 2. Submit online permit application and plans through the city online permit system and associated state/county portal where directed. 3. Pay intake and review fees and respond to correction notices. 4. Pay issuance fees and obtain approved plans and permit card. 5. Schedule inspections with the correct agency and obtain finals.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Tualatin, OR? ▸
Building permit processing times in Tualatin, OR typically run No single citywide estimate posted on the online permit page.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Tualatin, OR? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Tualatin, OR. The following work is generally exempt: State residential exemptions for listed minor work, subject to Tualatin planning and utility review where applicable. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Tualatin, OR? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Tualatin, OR via: City inspection request voicemail, Online system, Washington County for electrical.
last verified April 2026
source City of Tualatin Building Division, except electrical permits and plan review are contracted to Washington County ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Tualatin Building Division, except electrical permits and plan review are contracted to Washington County before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.