City Building Permits
Wilsonville, OR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Wilsonville, Oregon. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Wilsonville runs its own building division for property inside city limits, including the part of the city in Clackamas County. The city page routes electrical permit submittals to Clackamas County Online ePermitting. Planning, engineering, and public works approvals may also apply.
- Department
- City of Wilsonville Building Division
- Address
- Wilsonville City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
- Phone
- Building Division: 503-682-4960 (press 1); City main: 503-682-1011
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Wilsonville Online Permitting and Licensing Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Review Wilsonville building forms, permit packets, and applicable local review requirements.
- Submit most building, plumbing, mechanical, and fire permit materials through the Wilsonville online portal and electronic plan review path.
- Route electrical permit submittals through Clackamas County Online ePermitting as directed by the city.
- Pay review fees and respond to plan review comments until approval.
- Receive permit issuance, schedule inspections with the correct authority, and obtain finals.
Typical processing time: No universal public turnaround posted on the main page.
General Requirements
Permits required for most new construction and regulated structural or trade work.
Required Documents
- Application
- Plans
- Project-specific forms or handouts
- Permit validity
- Oregon 180-day rule generally applies unless extended.
- Building code
- Current Oregon specialty codes enforced by the city; electrical permit intake is directed through Clackamas County Online ePermitting.
- Owner-builder
- Standard Oregon owner-builder rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Oregon CCB licensing applies.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- See current Wilsonville fee tables
- Plan check fee
- Per current city fee schedule.
- Permit fee formula
- Structural permit fees are valuation-based; city page and fee PDF indicate separate schedules for local permits, while electrical intake follows the county-hosted ePermitting path.
- Reinspection fee
- Per current city fee schedule and inspection policies.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- State residential exemptions for listed minor work, subject to Wilsonville planning and engineering review where applicable
Inspections
How to Schedule
- City inspection information and building staff (phone)
- City-linked county-hosted ePermitting for electrical (online)
- Inspection hours
- Business hours
Typical inspection sequence: Site/footing, framing, rough trades, cover inspections, finals, with electrical coordinated through the city-linked county-hosted intake path.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Current Oregon specialty codes enforced by the city; electrical permit intake is directed through Clackamas County Online ePermitting.
- Verify contractor license: Oregon CCB License Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Inspection Information
- Forms, Permits & Applications
- License lookup guide: Oregon Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Oregon Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Oregon hub: Oregon Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Wilsonville Building Division before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wilsonville Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Wilsonville, OR?
- Permits required for most new construction and regulated structural or trade work.
- How much does a building permit cost in Wilsonville, OR?
- The minimum permit fee is See current Wilsonville fee tables. Fees are calculated as: Structural permit fees are valuation-based; city page and fee PDF indicate separate schedules for local permits, while electrical intake follows the county-hosted ePermitting path.. Plan check fee: Per current city fee schedule..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Wilsonville, OR?
- 1. Review Wilsonville building forms, permit packets, and applicable local review requirements. 2. Submit most building, plumbing, mechanical, and fire permit materials through the Wilsonville online portal and electronic plan review path. 3. Route electrical permit submittals through Clackamas County Online ePermitting as directed by the city. 4. Pay review fees and respond to plan review comments until approval. 5. Receive permit issuance, schedule inspections with the correct authority, and obtain finals.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Wilsonville, OR?
- Typical processing time is No universal public turnaround posted on the main page..
- What work is exempt from building permits in Wilsonville, OR?
- The following work is generally exempt: State residential exemptions for listed minor work, subject to Wilsonville planning and engineering review where applicable.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Wilsonville, OR?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: City inspection information and building staff, City-linked county-hosted ePermitting for electrical.
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