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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Wilsonville
Permits required for most new construction and regulated structural or trade work.
State residential exemptions for listed minor work, subject to Wilsonville planning and engineering review where applicable
- Exempt State residential exemptions for listed minor work, subject to Wilsonville planning and engineering review where applicable
Required documents
- Application
- Plans
- Project-specific forms or handouts
- Building code
- Current Oregon specialty codes enforced by the city; electrical permit intake is directed through Clackamas County Online ePermitting.
- Permit validity
- Oregon 180-day rule generally applies unless extended.
- Owner-builder
- Standard Oregon owner-builder rules apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Oregon CCB licensing applies.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No universal public turnaround posted on the main page.
- 01 Review Wilsonville building forms, permit packets, and applicable local review requirements.
- 02 Submit most building, plumbing, mechanical, and fire permit materials through the Wilsonville online portal and electronic plan review path.
- 03 Route electrical permit submittals through Clackamas County Online ePermitting as directed by the city.
- 04 Pay review fees and respond to plan review comments until approval.
- 05 Receive permit issuance, schedule inspections with the correct authority, and obtain finals.
Typical processing time: No universal public turnaround posted on the main page.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Wilsonville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
See current Wilsonville fee tables
02
Plan check fee
Per current city fee schedule.
03
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.
04
Reinspection fee
Per current city fee schedule and inspection policies.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- City inspection information and building staff (phone)
- City-linked county-hosted ePermitting for electrical (online)
- Inspection hours
- Business hours
Typical sequence: Site/footing, framing, rough trades, cover inspections, finals, with electrical coordinated through the city-linked county-hosted intake path.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Wilsonville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Wilsonville, OR? ▸
Permits required for most new construction and regulated structural or trade work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Wilsonville, OR? ▸
Building permit fees in Wilsonville, OR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Wilsonville, OR? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Wilsonville, OR, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Wilsonville, OR? ▸
Building permit processing times in Wilsonville, OR typically run No universal public turnaround posted on the main page.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Wilsonville, OR? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Wilsonville, OR? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Wilsonville, OR via: City inspection information and building staff, City-linked county-hosted ePermitting for electrical.
last verified April 2026
source City of Wilsonville Building Division ↗
entry id permits/oregon/clackamas/wilsonville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Wilsonville Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.