County Building Permits
Coos County, OR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Coos County, Oregon. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All unincorporated areas of Coos County, including structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits.
- 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
Application Process
- Obtain Zoning Authorization if applicable (minimum 30 days processing)
- Submit Building Permit application via Oregon ePermitting system or in person
- Building permits typically reviewed within 21 days depending on complexity
- More complex applications (land use approval, major developments) may take 60+ days
- Permit valid for 180 days from issue date or last inspection
- Projects exceeding 180 days require extension and progress inspections every six months
Typical processing time: 21 days for standard applications; 60+ days for complex/major development
Source: Coos County Community Development Building Department
General Requirements
New construction, manufactured dwellings, additions, alterations, structural/mechanical/electrical/plumbing work, demolition, storage sheds >200 sq ft or >10 ft height, carports, garages, detached structures
- Permit validity
- 180 days from issue date or last inspection; extension required for longer projects
- Building code
- 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC), 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), Oregon Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Codes
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be licensed through Oregon CCB (Construction Contractors Board)
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Fees based on permit type (structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, manufactured dwelling setup)
- Payment note
- Investigation fees charged at $160/hour. Contact building@co.coos.or.us or (541) 396-7770 for detailed 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)
- Scheduling deadline
- 48 hours advance notice required for final inspections on new structures
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Typical inspection sequence: County Inspectors cover plumbing and electrical for all unincorporated Coos County. Structural Inspector covers all unincorporated areas except Lakeside, Coos Bay, and North Bend.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC), 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), Oregon Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Codes
- Verify contractor license: Oregon CCB License Lookup
- Coos County Onsite Septic Program
- Oregon DEQ 1200-C Stormwater Permit (1+ acre land disturbance)
- Oregon DSL Removal-Fill Permit (50+ cubic yards in wetlands/waterways)
- 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
Coos County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Coos County, OR?
- New construction, manufactured dwellings, additions, alterations, structural/mechanical/electrical/plumbing work, demolition, storage sheds >200 sq ft or >10 ft height, carports, garages, detached structures
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Coos County, OR?
- Fees are calculated as: Fees based on permit type (structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, manufactured dwelling setup).
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Coos County, OR?
- 1. Obtain Zoning Authorization if applicable (minimum 30 days processing) 2. Submit Building Permit application via Oregon ePermitting system or in person 3. Building permits typically reviewed within 21 days depending on complexity 4. More complex applications (land use approval, major developments) may take 60+ days 5. Permit valid for 180 days from issue date or last inspection 6. Projects exceeding 180 days require extension and progress inspections every six months
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Coos County, OR?
- Typical processing time is 21 days for standard applications; 60+ days for complex/major development.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Coos County, OR?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Inspection line: (541) 266-1098, building@co.coos.or.us, Oregon ePermitting system, Main office: (541) 396-7770. 48 hours advance notice required for final inspections on new structures.
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