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Building
The Building Department is in place to protect the public and the value of their homes. Your local St. Helens Building Department issues plumbing, mechanical, structural, and fill permits. In addition to providing permits, the Building Services Department of St. Helens provides plan review and inspection services for permits issued to ensure that building codes are met.
St. Helens Building Services Department also performs investigations and enforces code requirements on structures that are a hazard to the public. To find out if you need a building permit, please call 503-397-6272, select option 4, and then option 3 to speak to the Building Department.
ePermitting
The City of St. Helens offers online structural, grade-fill, plumbing and mechanical permit submittals through the State of Oregon ePermitting system. If you are a licensed contractor, please click the below link, create an account and submit your application. If you are a homeowner or applying for a deferred or phased permit, please contact our office directly at 503-397-6272.
www.buildingpermits.oregon.gov
If you need help in setting up your ePermitting account, please contact their help desk at 503-373-7396
System Development Fees (SDCs)
System Development Charges (SDCs) are one-time charges assessed on new development (growth) to pay for the costs of expanding public facilities. Growth creates additional infrastructure demands and increases the need for capital improvements. These fees are captured on building permits. Please click the link below to our Engineering page for information and worksheets required with your permit submittal:
https://www.sthelensoregon.gov/engineering/page/system-development-charges
Stop! Call Before You Dig
Call the Oregon Utility Notification Center: 1 (800) 332-2344 (or 811) prior to digging if you need to locate your lines. http://www.callbeforeyoudig.org/oregon/index.asp
Building Safety for Kids
Building safety isn’t just for adults. Click here to explore building safety fun for kids. The activity book features color pages, crossword puzzle, word search, junior code official certificate and more.
