Apply for a Permit

How to Apply for a Permit

You can apply for Development Services permits (and submit revisions and deferred submittals) online at www.corvallispermits.com. More information on the types of permits issued by Development Services can be found at Development Services Permits.

See our Application Submittal Guide for full instructions on the online application process. A brief summary of the application process is described below.

1. Create an account and log in at www.corvallispermits.com
    
2. Submit your application and plans (if required) electronically
   Choose the type of application you need, complete the online application, and upload any applicable forms and/or plans.
    
3. Completeness review
   Please allow staff two (2) business days to review your submittal and ensure it is complete. If additional information is required, you will be notified by email.
    
4. Plan review (if applicable)
   If your project requires plan review, you will receive an email when plan review fees have been calculated and are ready to be paid. Plan review fees must be paid before review begins. Once paid, your project will be routed for review. Plans are reviewed concurrently by multiple disciplines, for compliance with adopted State and City codes and regulations as follows:
   • Two weeks for one- and two- family residential projects
   • Three weeks for multi-family and commercial projects
   • Two business days for projects that quality for Rapid Review
   • Plan review responses and revisions are reviewed in one week for one- and two- family residential projects; two weeks for multi-family and commercial projects. If you receive a plan review letter for your Rapid Review projects, subsequent reviews will revert back to normal plan review timelines.
5. Permit Issuance
   You will receive an email with fees due once your permit has finished processing. Once all fees are paid, your permit will issue. All plans, conditions, and other documents will be available through the online portal.

What's Next?

Once your permit is issued, you're ready to start the work and schedule inspections. For more information on inspections and scheduling, see Inspections and Scheduling | Corvallis Oregon.