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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Beaverton
Beaverton requires permits for regulated building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and related work; city process also checks whether planning or site development approvals are prerequisites.
Oregon residential permit exemptions for minor work, small detached accessory structures, low fences, limited reroofing triggers, and similar low-risk items generally apply.
Exempt work can still require zoning, site development, floodplain, or utility review.
- Exempt Oregon residential permit exemptions for minor work, small detached accessory structures, low fences, limited reroofing triggers, and similar low-risk items generally apply.
- Exempt Exempt work can still require zoning, site development, floodplain, or utility review.
Required documents
- Application
- plans
- site information
- valuation
- and project-specific supporting documents. Service provider letters may also be needed depending on project scope.
- Building code
- State of Oregon building specialty codes as enforced by the city.
- Permit validity
- Oregon's 180-day baseline applies unless locally extended.
- Owner-builder
- Homeowners can apply through BEPS. State homeowner acknowledgement requirements still apply where relevant.
- Contractor requirements
- Oregon CCB and applicable trade licenses are required.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No general citywide permit review turnaround was located on the pages reviewed.
- 01 Verify whether the project also needs planning or site development review before or with the building permit.
- 02 Create a BEPS profile and submit the building permit application online.
- 03 Upload plans and supporting materials through BEPS and any linked electronic review tools.
- 04 Respond to plan review corrections and outside-agency comments as needed.
- 05 Pay permit fees through BEPS once the permit is ready to issue.
- 06 Download the permit set and request inspections through BEPS.
Typical processing time: No general citywide permit review turnaround was located on the pages reviewed.
Source: City of Beaverton Community Development Department, Building Division ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Beaverton building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not clearly stated on the public landing page reviewed.
02
Plan check fee
Applies
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed. Building and site-related fees are published by the city; building permit fees are generally valuation-based with additional plan review and technology or state surcharge components where applicable.
04
Reinspection fee
Work without permit and other special-case fees may apply; confirm current fee schedule in BEPS and city fee pages
05
Penalty (no permit)
Work without permit and other special-case fees may apply; confirm current fee schedule in BEPS and city fee pages
Fees are paid online in BEPS
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- BEPS for newer permits; legacy inspection page remains available for older permit numbers (other)
- Inspection hours
- City page does not publish exact windows on the pages reviewed; homeowners may request a callback for a two-hour arrival range on older permit workflows
- Time windows
- City page does not publish exact windows on the pages reviewed; homeowners may request a callback for a two-hour arrival range on older permit workflows
Typical sequence: Footing and foundation, framing and rough trades, insulation or cover inspections, then final
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Beaverton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Beaverton, OR? ▸
Beaverton requires permits for regulated building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and related work; city process also checks whether planning or site development approvals are prerequisites.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Beaverton, OR? ▸
Building permit fees in Beaverton, OR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not clearly stated on the public landing page reviewed.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Building and site-related fees are published by the city; building permit fees are generally valuation-based with additional plan review and technology or state surcharge components where applicable.. Plan check fee: Applies.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Beaverton, OR? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Beaverton, OR, follow these steps: 1. Verify whether the project also needs planning or site development review before or with the building permit. 2. Create a BEPS profile and submit the building permit application online. 3. Upload plans and supporting materials through BEPS and any linked electronic review tools. 4. Respond to plan review corrections and outside-agency comments as needed. 5. Pay permit fees through BEPS once the permit is ready to issue. 6. Download the permit set and request inspections through BEPS.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Beaverton, OR? ▸
Building permit processing times in Beaverton, OR typically run No general citywide permit review turnaround was located on the pages reviewed.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Beaverton, OR? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Beaverton, OR. The following work is generally exempt: Oregon residential permit exemptions for minor work, small detached accessory structures, low fences, limited reroofing triggers, and similar low-risk items generally apply.; Exempt work can still require zoning, site development, floodplain, or utility review.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Beaverton, OR? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Beaverton, OR via: BEPS for newer permits; legacy inspection page remains available for older permit numbers.
last verified April 2026
source City of Beaverton Community Development Department, Building Division ↗
entry id permits/oregon/washington/beaverton
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Beaverton Community Development Department, Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.