Structural Permits
Structural Permits
General services and inquiries are available by email and phone from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. In-person services are available by appointment from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please call 541-766-6819 or email to permitcheck@bentoncountyor.gov to schedule appointments or ask questions in advance.
General Information
Project Description
Please state if the project will be increasing in footprint, remaining within the same footprint or increasing in footprint. This will help determine the type of review process necessary for the project.
Additional Bedroom
If additional bedrooms are being proposed, you will need to complete an on site septic permit application along with the structural permit application.
Prescriptive Roof Mounted Solar Array System
Requires a structural permit application and an electrical permit application. Please note ground mount solar array systems need Planning Division approval. For questions, please call the Planning Division at 541-766-6819.
Types of Projects Requiring a Structural Permit
- New/Additions/Remodels/Alterations
- Roof Mounted Solar Array
- Foundation Repair
Additional Processes and Requirements for Structural Permits
At the time of submittal please provide the following documents:
- Supplemental documents (e.g. truss engineering, structural calculations)
Any Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing projects will require separate permits
Structural Permits and the Floodplain
If your proposed structure or demolition is within the floodplain you will also need to submit a floodplain development application.
Altering Historic Buildings
If your proposed alteration or demolition is a historic structure you will need to submit from the applications below and get approval prior to work commencing.