County Building Permits

Clatsop County, OR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Clatsop County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Oregon Updated March 2026

Important: Clatsop County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Clatsop County

Permit authority
Clatsop County Building Codes Division
Phone
(503) 338-3697
Address
800 Exchange Street, Suite 100, Astoria, Oregon 97103

Jurisdictions in Clatsop County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Clatsop County Permit guide → Astoria Permit guide → Cannon Beach Permit guide → Gearhart Permit guide → Manzanita Permit guide → Seaside Permit guide → Warrenton Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Oregon Resources

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.