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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Grants Pass
A building permit is required for all construction within the City of Grants Pass.
- Building code
- Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC, 2023 edition) for 1- and 2-family dwellings and townhouses; Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC); Oregon Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing codes; fire, life, and safety codes
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be licensed (CCB), bonded, and hold a current City of Grants Pass business license throughout construction.
Application process
Typical processing: Applications processed first business day after receipt, or within 24 hours if received during regular business hours.
- 01 Submit full scaled site plans, building plans, and all necessary maps and documents to the Community Development counter or via Online E-Permitting
- 02 City determines plan review complexity within 48 hours of intake and assigns project to appropriate review track (simple, standard, or complex)
- 03 Plans reviewed according to track timeline expectations
- 04 Permit approved; applicant contacted and pays plan review fee
- 05 Additional documents may be required per plan review comments
- 06 Applicant begins construction and schedules inspections through portal
- 07 Call one business day prior to request inspection
Typical processing time: Applications processed first business day after receipt, or within 24 hours if received during regular business hours.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Online E-Permitting System (online)
- 541-450-6060 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Call one business day prior to request inspection.
- Inspection hours
- Monday–Friday, 8 am–10 am and 2 pm–4 pm
Typical sequence: Inspection types include foundation, framing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in, final, and other code-required inspections.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Grants Pass permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Grants Pass, OR? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Grants Pass, OR? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Grants Pass, OR? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Grants Pass, OR? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development / Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.