City Building Permits

Redmond, OR - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Oregon Deschutes County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Redmond Building Division administers building permits within Redmond city limits. Applicants are also directed to planning and engineering for zoning, setbacks, impervious surface review, site development, and utility/franchise work.

Department
City of Redmond Community Development Department, Building Division
Address
411 SW 9th St., Suite 213, Redmond, OR 97756
Phone
(541) 923-7721
Website
https://www.redmondoregon.gov/government/departments/community-development/building-division

Online Permit Portal

Open Oregon ePermitting

Platform: Oregon ePermitting / Accela • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Verify zoning, land use, and setback compliance with the Planning Department.
  2. Determine whether engineering review is needed for site development, grading, or impervious surface thresholds.
  3. Review required application packets, checklists, and exemption pages.
  4. Create an Oregon ePermitting account and submit online, or submit in person during counter hours.
  5. City reviews the submittal; timelines vary with workload, project complexity, and completeness.
  6. Check status in Oregon ePermitting while reviews are underway.
  7. After approval and fee payment, the city issues the permit and approved plans must remain on site.
  8. Schedule required inspections using Redmond's inspection scheduling options.

Typical processing time: Typical residential reviews are four to six weeks; commercial reviews are also typically four to six weeks; no expedited review process is currently offered

Source: City of Redmond Community Development Department, Building Division

General Requirements

Redmond provides a dedicated 'Do I Need a Permit?' page and separate residential and commercial exemption resources. Work outside exemption categories requires permits.

Required Documents

  • City directs applicants to its Applications and Checklists page
  • Submittal materials vary by project type
Permit validity
Permits are active for 180 days once issued; approved inspections extend the permit as they come in.
Building code
Redmond administers the Oregon State Building Code and related specialty codes locally through the Building Division.
Owner-builder
Homeowners can also apply for permits online. The city page does not publish additional owner-builder restrictions beyond Oregon law on the main permit page.
Contractor requirements
Oregon licensing rules apply for contractors and specialty contractors.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$90.00 for valuation from $1.00 to $10,000.00
Plan check fee
Structural plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee for residential and 100% for commercial/industrial; fire life and safety plan review is 40%
Permit fee formula
Building permit fees are valuation-based under Table 3-A; uses ICC Valuation Table for building permit cost estimation
Reinspection fee
$90.00 each; investigation fee for work commenced without permit is $150.00 per hour; additional plan review due to changed plans is $90.00 per hour
Payment note
Fee schedule notes state surcharges apply to building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and manufactured home permits. Public-facing permit pages did not clearly publish card processing surcharges.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2024-2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Work listed on Redmond's residential exemption page
  • Work listed on Redmond's commercial exemption page
  • Common Oregon residential building exemptions such as qualifying small detached accessory structures, low fences, limited retaining walls, and finish work, subject to local zoning/site standards

Important: Local zoning and site standards may apply even where work would otherwise be exempt

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Online scheduling available 24/7; IVR was retired on 2025-03-31

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by permit; applicants use permit number/address to select required inspections through the Oregon ePermitting scheduling tools

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Redmond Community Development Department, Building Division before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Redmond Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Redmond, OR?
Redmond provides a dedicated 'Do I Need a Permit?' page and separate residential and commercial exemption resources. Work outside exemption categories requires permits.
How much does a building permit cost in Redmond, OR?
The minimum permit fee is $90.00 for valuation from $1.00 to $10,000.00. Fees are calculated as: Building permit fees are valuation-based under Table 3-A; uses ICC Valuation Table for building permit cost estimation. Plan check fee: Structural plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee for residential and 100% for commercial/industrial; fire life and safety plan review is 40%.
How do I apply for a building permit in Redmond, OR?
1. Verify zoning, land use, and setback compliance with the Planning Department. 2. Determine whether engineering review is needed for site development, grading, or impervious surface thresholds. 3. Review required application packets, checklists, and exemption pages. 4. Create an Oregon ePermitting account and submit online, or submit in person during counter hours. 5. City reviews the submittal; timelines vary with workload, project complexity, and completeness. 6. Check status in Oregon ePermitting while reviews are underway. 7. After approval and fee payment, the city issues the permit and approved plans must remain on site. 8. Schedule required inspections using Redmond's inspection scheduling options.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Redmond, OR?
Typical processing time is Typical residential reviews are four to six weeks; commercial reviews are also typically four to six weeks; no expedited review process is currently offered.
What work is exempt from building permits in Redmond, OR?
The following work is generally exempt: Work listed on Redmond's residential exemption page; Work listed on Redmond's commercial exemption page; Common Oregon residential building exemptions such as qualifying small detached accessory structures, low fences, limited retaining walls, and finish work, subject to local zoning/site standards. Note: Local zoning and site standards may apply even where work would otherwise be exempt
How do I schedule a building inspection in Redmond, OR?
Inspections can be scheduled via: BuildingPermits.Oregon.gov, Easy Inspection Scheduling, Oregon ePermitting mobile app.

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