City Building Permits
Coquille, OR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Coquille, Oregon. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Coquille is located in unincorporated Coos County for building permit purposes; permits issued by Coos County Community Development.
- Department
- Coos County Community Development Building Department
- Address
- 60 E. Second Street, Coquille, OR 97423
- Phone
- (541) 396-7770
- building@co.coos.or.us
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Oregon ePermitting (Accela) • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Zoning Authorization may be required before building permits (minimum 30 days to process)
- Submit Building Permit application via Oregon ePermitting or in person at Coos County office
- Submit in person at 60 E. Second Street, Coquille
- Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Schedule inspections via inspection line, email, ePermitting, or main office
Typical processing time: 21 days standard; 60+ days with land use approval
Source: Coos County Community Development Building Department
General Requirements
New construction, manufactured dwellings, alterations, additions, structural/mechanical/electrical/plumbing work, demolition
- Permit validity
- 180 days from issue or last inspection; 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
- Permit fee formula
- Fees based on permit type
- Payment note
- Investigation fees are $160/hour. Contact building@co.coos.or.us or (541) 396-7770 for current fee schedule.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective October 1, 2024).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Coos County Community Development Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection line: (541) 266-1098 (phone)
- building@co.coos.or.us (email)
- Oregon ePermitting system (online)
- Main office: (541) 396-7770 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Next-day scheduling typical. Coos County Inspectors cover electrical and plumbing. Structural Inspector covers structural work.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC), 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), plus specialty codes
- Verify contractor license: Oregon CCB License Lookup
- Coos County Onsite Septic Program
- Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP)
- 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 Coos County Community Development Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coquille Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Coquille, OR?
- New construction, manufactured dwellings, alterations, additions, structural/mechanical/electrical/plumbing work, demolition
- How much does a building permit cost in Coquille, OR?
- Fees are calculated as: Fees based on permit type.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Coquille, OR?
- 1. Zoning Authorization may be required before building permits (minimum 30 days to process) 2. Submit Building Permit application via Oregon ePermitting or in person at Coos County office 3. Submit in person at 60 E. Second Street, Coquille 4. Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM 5. Schedule inspections via inspection line, email, ePermitting, or main office
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Coquille, OR?
- Typical processing time is 21 days standard; 60+ days with land use approval.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Coquille, OR?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Inspection line: (541) 266-1098, building@co.coos.or.us, Oregon ePermitting system, Main office: (541) 396-7770.
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