Wilsonville, OR — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Wilsonville Building Division

Street address

City Hall, 1st Floor, 29799 SW Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070

Phone

503-682-4960, press 1

permits@ci.wilsonville.or.us

Coverage

Wilsonville's Building Division serves property inside Wilsonville city limits, including the Washington County portion. The city states electrical permits use Clackamas County online ePermitting. Site disturbance over 500 square feet also triggers erosion control permit review.

Online portal

Wilsonville Online Permitting and Licensing Portal

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Wilsonville

Wilsonville's FAQ and application materials require permits for regulated residential and commercial construction and related trade work. Projects over 500 square feet of disturbance also need erosion control permitting.

Scope of work

Permit?

Oregon residential permit exemptions for minor work, small detached structures, low fences, and similar low-risk items may apply.

Exempt

Wilsonville's local erosion control, planning, and engineering requirements can still apply even when a building permit is exempt.

Exempt

Exempt Oregon residential permit exemptions for minor work, small detached structures, low fences, and similar low-risk items may apply.
Exempt Wilsonville's local erosion control, planning, and engineering requirements can still apply even when a building permit is exempt.

Required documents

Application
plans
supplemental calculations
details
engineering
and related permit forms. Permit history and inspection records are available through the city's mapping and records tools.

Building code: State of Oregon building specialty codes enforced by the city; electrical permits are routed to Clackamas County online ePermitting according to the city building page.
Permit validity: Not clearly summarized on the pages reviewed; Oregon's 180-day baseline remains the state default unless locally modified.
Owner-builder: Owners can register and apply in the online portal.
Contractor requirements: Oregon contractor and trade license rules apply.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Wilsonville states initial review targets of 10 business days for 1- and 2-family residential permits and 15 business days for commercial, multi-family, and industrial permits; subsequent reviews target 5 and 10 business days respectively.

01

Create an account in the Wilsonville Online Permitting and Licensing Portal.
02

Submit the permit application electronically with plans, calculations, details, and engineering as required.
03

Include any related erosion control permit if the project will disturb more than 500 square feet of soil.
04

Pay associated fees online and respond to correction comments during review.
05

Download the issued permit and approved documents.
06

Request inspections online or through the 24-hour IVR line and obtain final approval.

Typical processing time: Wilsonville states initial review targets of 10 business days for 1- and 2-family residential permits and 15 business days for commercial, multi-family, and industrial permits; subsequent reviews target 5 and 10 business days respectively.

Source: City of Wilsonville Building Division ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Wilsonville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Building permit fee table starts at $49.50 for valuation from $1 to $500.

Plan check fee

Applies according to city fee schedule and permit type

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based structural fee table with separate permit and review fees by permit type; public works permits use percentage-of-estimate fee formulas.

Reinspection fee

Wilsonville has a written reinspection fee policy and no further inspections occur until assessed reinspection fees are paid

Penalty (no permit)

Wilsonville has a written reinspection fee policy and no further inspections occur until assessed reinspection fees are paid

Fees can be paid online through the city portal; Wilsonville states a 3% credit card fee applies and e-checks have no fee

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Online portal or 24-hour IVR line at 503-682-4159 (other)

Inspection hours: Inspections are performed Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Time windows: Inspections are performed Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Erosion control where needed, then standard footing, framing, rough-trade, and final inspections

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Wilsonville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Wilsonville, OR? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Wilsonville, OR? ▸

Building permit fees in Wilsonville, OR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Building permit fee table starts at $49.50 for valuation from $1 to $500.. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based structural fee table with separate permit and review fees by permit type; public works permits use percentage-of-estimate fee formulas.. Plan check fee: Applies according to city fee schedule and permit type.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Wilsonville, OR? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Wilsonville, OR, follow these steps: 1. Create an account in the Wilsonville Online Permitting and Licensing Portal. 2. Submit the permit application electronically with plans, calculations, details, and engineering as required. 3. Include any related erosion control permit if the project will disturb more than 500 square feet of soil. 4. Pay associated fees online and respond to correction comments during review. 5. Download the issued permit and approved documents. 6. Request inspections online or through the 24-hour IVR line and obtain final approval.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Wilsonville, OR? ▸

Building permit processing times in Wilsonville, OR typically run Wilsonville states initial review targets of 10 business days for 1- and 2-family residential permits and 15 business days for commercial, multi-family, and industrial permits; subsequent reviews target 5 and 10 business days respectively.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Wilsonville, OR? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Wilsonville, OR. The following work is generally exempt: Oregon residential permit exemptions for minor work, small detached structures, low fences, and similar low-risk items may apply.; Wilsonville's local erosion control, planning, and engineering requirements can still apply even when a building permit is exempt.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Wilsonville, OR? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Wilsonville, OR via: Online portal or 24-hour IVR line at 503-682-4159.

last verified April 2026 source City of Wilsonville Building Division ↗ entry id permits/oregon/washington/wilsonville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Wilsonville Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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