City Building Permits

Bandon, OR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Bandon, Oregon. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Oregon Coos County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Bandon Planning Department reviews planning permits. Coos County Building Department reviews building permits.

Department
City of Bandon Planning Department / Coos County Building Department
Address
PO BOX 67, Bandon OR 97411
Phone
(541) 347-7922
Website
https://www.bandon-or.gov/planning/page/planning-permit-application

Online Permit Portal

Open Bandon Planning Permit Application

Platform: City Planning System / Oregon ePermitting • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Submit planning application to Bandon Planning Department
  2. PO BOX 67, Bandon OR 97411, planning@cityofbandon.org, (541) 347-7922
  3. Completeness review: 30 days to determine if application is complete or incomplete
  4. Approval timeline: Up to 120 days depending on complexity once complete
  5. Planning office open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  6. After Planning approval, submit approval plus building permit application to Coos County via Oregon ePermitting
  7. Building inspections scheduled with Coos County (541-266-1098, building@co.coos.or.us, 541-396-7770)

Typical processing time: 30-120+ days (30 days completeness review, up to 120 days approval once complete)

Source: City of Bandon Planning Department / Coos County Building Department

General Requirements

Planning permits required for: Commercial Zoning Compliance, Conditional Use Permit, Land Use Application, Residential Permit, Sign Permit, Tree Removal Permit, Variance and Adjustment. Building permits required for: new construction, alterations, additions, structural/mechanical/electrical/plumbing, demolition.

Permit validity
180 days; extension required for longer projects
Building code
2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC), 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), plus specialty codes
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be licensed through Oregon CCB

Fees

Payment note
Bandon Planning fees available from Planning Department. Building permit fees same as Coos County. Contact planning@cityofbandon.org or (541) 347-7922.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Bandon Planning Department / Coos County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Coos County inspection line: (541) 266-1098 (phone)
  • Coos County: building@co.coos.or.us (email)
  • Coos County main office: (541) 396-7770 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Planning inspections by Bandon Planning Department. Building inspections by Coos County (structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical).

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Bandon Planning Department / Coos County Building Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bandon Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Bandon, OR?
Planning permits required for: Commercial Zoning Compliance, Conditional Use Permit, Land Use Application, Residential Permit, Sign Permit, Tree Removal Permit, Variance and Adjustment. Building permits required for: new construction, alterations, additions, structural/mechanical/electrical/plumbing, demolition.
How do I apply for a building permit in Bandon, OR?
1. Submit planning application to Bandon Planning Department 2. PO BOX 67, Bandon OR 97411, planning@cityofbandon.org, (541) 347-7922 3. Completeness review: 30 days to determine if application is complete or incomplete 4. Approval timeline: Up to 120 days depending on complexity once complete 5. Planning office open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6. After Planning approval, submit approval plus building permit application to Coos County via Oregon ePermitting 7. Building inspections scheduled with Coos County (541-266-1098, building@co.coos.or.us, 541-396-7770)
How long does it take to get a building permit in Bandon, OR?
Typical processing time is 30-120+ days (30 days completeness review, up to 120 days approval once complete).
How do I schedule a building inspection in Bandon, OR?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Coos County inspection line: (541) 266-1098, Coos County: building@co.coos.or.us, Coos County main office: (541) 396-7770.

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