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City of Cannon Beach

How to apply for a building permit in City of Cannon Beach, Oregon. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Cannon Beach Community Development Department/Building Division

Street address
163 E. Gower, PO Box 368, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
Coverage
All properties within the incorporated City of Cannon Beach.
Online portal
State of Oregon ePermitting Platform
Accela/Oregon ePermitting
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Cannon Beach

Building permits required for structural work within the City of Cannon Beach.

Required documents
  • Building permit application
  • Building plans
  • Site plan
  • Mechanical permit application (if applicable)
  • Plumbing permit application (if applicable)
Building code
Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) and Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
Contractor requirements
Contractors use ePermitting; non-contractors submit by mail, fax, email, or in-person
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Structural/building permit applications may be submitted via: ePermitting (contractors only), mail, fax, email, or in-person
  2. 02
    Electrical permits must be obtained through Clatsop County BCD (separate issuing authority)
  3. 03
    Mechanical and plumbing permits available through city
  4. 04
    Submit required application materials and documentation
  5. 05
    City processes application through State of Oregon ePermitting system (contractors) or via mail/email/fax (non-contractors)
  6. 06
    Receive permit upon approval and fee payment
§ 04

Fee schedule

Cannon Beach building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Fees based on valuation and type of work

Mechanical permit fees listed separately on fee table

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Typical sequence: Building code inspections required; mechanical inspections available; plumbing inspections available; electrical inspections by Clatsop County BCD

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Cannon Beach permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Cannon Beach, OR?
Building permits required for structural work within the City of Cannon Beach.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Cannon Beach, OR?
Building permit fees in Cannon Beach, OR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fees based on valuation and type of work.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Cannon Beach, OR?
To apply for a building permit in Cannon Beach, OR, follow these steps: 1. Structural/building permit applications may be submitted via: ePermitting (contractors only), mail, fax, email, or in-person 2. Electrical permits must be obtained through Clatsop County BCD (separate issuing authority) 3. Mechanical and plumbing permits available through city 4. Submit required application materials and documentation 5. City processes application through State of Oregon ePermitting system (contractors) or via mail/email/fax (non-contractors) 6. Receive permit upon approval and fee payment
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Cannon Beach, OR?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Cannon Beach, OR via: State of Oregon ePermitting System (contractors).
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Cannon Beach Community Development Department/Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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