County Building Permits
Linn County, OR - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Linn County, Oregon. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Linn County handles county building permits and inspections in unincorporated Linn County and also serves as the building-code authority for some small cities through routing agreements or county-served programs.
- Department
- Linn County Planning and Building
- Address
- 315 SW 4th Avenue, First Floor, Albany, OR 97321
- Phone
- 541-967-3816
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Oregon ePermitting / Accela • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm zoning, hazard overlays, and land-use constraints through county planning and the planning map.
- Prepare the correct building permit application package and any related land-use or floodplain materials.
- Submit through Oregon ePermitting or county intake.
- County completes review, calculates fees, and issues the permit when requirements are met.
- Schedule inspections through the county/state ePermitting process and complete final approvals.
Typical processing time: Not posted on the main department page.
General Requirements
County page states staff review construction plans, issue building permits, and inspect work in progress to ensure code compliance.
Required Documents
- County building permit application forms
- plans
- any county land-use application materials required for the site.
- Permit validity
- Oregon residential permit guidance uses the 180-day start/suspension rule unless a more specific county rule applies.
- Building code
- Oregon specialty codes; adopted-code source is Oregon BCD.
- Owner-builder
- Confirm through county forms and Oregon guidance.
- Contractor requirements
- Oregon CCB and specialty BCD licensing rules apply.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- See county fee schedule PDF
- Plan check fee
- See county fee schedule PDF
- Permit fee formula
- Mixed valuation-based and permit-specific charges
- Reinspection fee
- See county fee schedule PDF
- Payment note
- County uses Oregon ePermitting and county intake
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Oregon BCD exempt-work categories for one- and two-family dwellings
- Exempt work can still require land-use, floodplain, wildfire, erosion, or septic-related approvals
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Online scheduling (online)
- Inspection hours
- County office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Plan review, permit issuance, staged inspections, final approval
County fee schedule governs county reinspection and related charges
Additional Resources
- Building code: Oregon specialty codes; adopted-code source is Oregon BCD.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Resource
- Resource
- Resource
- 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 Linn County Planning and Building before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Linn County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Linn County, OR?
- County page states staff review construction plans, issue building permits, and inspect work in progress to ensure code compliance.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Linn County, OR?
- The minimum permit fee is See county fee schedule PDF. Fees are calculated as: Mixed valuation-based and permit-specific charges. Plan check fee: See county fee schedule PDF.
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Linn County, OR?
- 1. Confirm zoning, hazard overlays, and land-use constraints through county planning and the planning map. 2. Prepare the correct building permit application package and any related land-use or floodplain materials. 3. Submit through Oregon ePermitting or county intake. 4. County completes review, calculates fees, and issues the permit when requirements are met. 5. Schedule inspections through the county/state ePermitting process and complete final approvals.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Linn County, OR?
- Typical processing time is Not posted on the main department page..
- What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Linn County, OR?
- The following work is generally exempt: Oregon BCD exempt-work categories for one- and two-family dwellings; Exempt work can still require land-use, floodplain, wildfire, erosion, or septic-related approvals.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Linn County, OR?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Online scheduling.
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