Building Permits: Homeowners

The City of Dallas Building Division staff is here to help determine if a permit is required, and to help through the entire permit and building process.  The City utilizes the State of Oregon ePermitting program to pull permits, upload plans and documents, pay for permits, track permit progress, and to schedule inspections.   The State of Oregon requires all applications and plan submittals to be done electronically as of 1/1/2025.  Please be advised that paper applications are not provided. 

The following Residential Permit Types are available and can be pulled by Homeowners: 

• Manufactured Dwelling Placement (OWNER)    (MFD-Placement only)
• Residential Mechanical (OWNER)                        (MECH-Heaters, Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Ventilation, Water Heaters)
• Residential Plumbing (OWNER)                            (PLM-Fixtures, Gas Water Heaters, Backflow Devices)
• Residential - Structural (OWNER)                          (STR-Additions, Remodels, Alterations, Repairs)
• Residential 1 & 2 Family Dwelling (OWNER)       (DWL-Combination Permit for New Construction Only-Limited: SFR, Duplex, and Accessory Dwelling Unit-ADU) 

         Note: Residential 1 & 2 Family Dwelling permits combination includes: structural, mechanical, plumbing and backflow, zoning, and public works/SDCs fees. 

Residential permits can be pulled by either a licensed contractor or the homeowner.   When a homeowner is doing their own work, they are required to complete the Homeowner Acknowledgement Form and attach it at time of application. 

Electrical Permits are handled through the Polk County jurisdiction via Oregon ePermitting or by contacting Polk County Community Development at 503.623.9237.

City Building Division staff is here to assist you with additional building and planning information, or for questions about your permit.

     To best assist you, please email us at building@dallasor.gov, or contact us individually as needed:

• Permit Technician Laurie Roberts at 503.831.3574 or laurie.roberts@dallasor.gov
• Building Inspector David Wilson at 503.831.3567 or david.wilson@dallasor.gov
• Building Official Chris Reichelt at 503.831.3572 or chris.reichelt@dallasor.gov

Oregon ePermitting provides assistance if you need help registering or managing your ePermitting account or attaching a license, and offers instructions. 

Refer to Using Oregon ePermitting - GETTING STARTED for step by step instructions.

Help Desk 503-373-7396 or 800-442-7457 or email: Oregon.ePermitting@dcbs.oregon.gov

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed major holidays.)