County Building Permits
Curry County, OR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Curry County, Oregon. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Oregon Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
All properties in unincorporated areas of Curry County.
- Department
- Curry County Building Division
- Address
- 94235 Moore St., Suite 113 (lower level), Gold Beach, OR 97444
- Phone
- (541) 247-3304
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Accela • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Complete the Building Permit Application (PDF fillable form, 1-2025 version) available from Curry County Building Division
- Prepare two complete sets of plans: site plan, floor plan, and cross-sections with construction details
- Submit application with required documentation to Curry County Building Division (in person or via email)
- Plan review conducted concurrently with application submission
- Pay plan review fee upon application submission
- Applicant must demonstrate compliance with local zoning and land use regulations
- Pay remaining permit fees upon approval
- Permit issued upon fee payment and plan approval
Typical processing time: Plan review concurrent with application; timeline varies based on project complexity
Source: Curry County Building Division
General Requirements
All new residential construction, structural alterations, mechanical/plumbing/electrical changes, building demolition, moving, conversion, and temporary structures require permits.
Required Documents
- Property address and legal description
- Project description and scope of work
- Owner name, address, phone, and email
- Contractor name, address, phone, CCB license number (if applicable)
- City business license (if applicable)
- Construction cost estimate (used for fee calculation)
- Building code
- Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), Oregon Specialty Building Code (OSSC), and Curry County Building Code (effective April 3, 2024)
- Contractor requirements
- All construction work for compensation requires a valid Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license with appropriate endorsement.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Based on project value (all construction costs including labor, materials, equipment, contractor profit)
- Payment note
- State surcharge: 12% of permit fee. Fee schedule available from Building Division upon request.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Single-story detached accessory structures less than 200 sq ft and less than 10 ft height (with conditions)
Important: Certain repairs and maintenance (non-structural) may be exempt. Contact Building Division to verify specific projects.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (541) 247-3304 (phone)
- buildingpermits@currycountyor.gov (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- 48-hour business day notice required
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed 12:00–1:00 PM lunch)
- Time windows
- South areas: Monday & Wednesday; North areas: Tuesday & Thursday; Agness: Monday & Wednesday (early AM or PM); Electrical: Tuesday & Wednesday
Typical inspection sequence: Compliance with state specialty codes—structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical
Additional Resources
- Building code: Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), Oregon Specialty Building Code (OSSC), and Curry County Building Code (effective April 3, 2024)
- Verify contractor license: Oregon CCB License Search
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Oregon BCD Permit Services
- Oregon e-Permitting (BuildingPermits.Oregon.gov)
- Your DEQ Online (Stormwater/Septic)
- Oregon DSL (Wetlands/Removal-Fill)
- OCMP/DLCD
- 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 Curry County Building Division before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curry County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Curry County, OR?
- All new residential construction, structural alterations, mechanical/plumbing/electrical changes, building demolition, moving, conversion, and temporary structures require permits.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Curry County, OR?
- Fees are calculated as: Based on project value (all construction costs including labor, materials, equipment, contractor profit).
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Curry County, OR?
- 1. Complete the Building Permit Application (PDF fillable form, 1-2025 version) available from Curry County Building Division 2. Prepare two complete sets of plans: site plan, floor plan, and cross-sections with construction details 3. Submit application with required documentation to Curry County Building Division (in person or via email) 4. Plan review conducted concurrently with application submission 5. Pay plan review fee upon application submission 6. Applicant must demonstrate compliance with local zoning and land use regulations 7. Pay remaining permit fees upon approval 8. Permit issued upon fee payment and plan approval
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Curry County, OR?
- Typical processing time is Plan review concurrent with application; timeline varies based on project complexity.
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Curry County, OR?
- The following work is generally exempt: Single-story detached accessory structures less than 200 sq ft and less than 10 ft height (with conditions). Note: Certain repairs and maintenance (non-structural) may be exempt. Contact Building Division to verify specific projects.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Curry County, OR?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (541) 247-3304, buildingpermits@currycountyor.gov. 48-hour business day notice required.
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