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Housing and Neighborhood Services Division

It is the mission of the Housing and Neighborhood Services Division to facilitate community livability and to assist with the creation and maintenance of affordable, habitable housing opportunities for lower-income and/or housing disadvantaged Corvallis residents. We do these things by:

Forms, Applications and Fees

The following is a list of Development Services Applications, Forms and Permit Information.

Materials are divided into categories. Click on any link to jump to the relevant category further down on this page.

Surveys

The results of the 2023 Corvallis Community Survey are available online. The City conducts regular surveys of randomly selected Corvallis community members to gather statistically valid feedback and public sentiment about services provided by local government.

Communications & Public Information

The Public Information Officer serves members of the media by keeping them apprised of the latest news, events and announcements coming out of the City of Corvallis. The office coordinates content across many different channels, including newsletters, social media sites and the city website.

Site Development Design Standards

This resource was formerly titled "Off Street Parking and Access Standards."

Planning Division

It is the mission of the Planning Division to facilitate land use planning efforts for the community consistent with state mandates and the community’s vision.

Community Development Maps

The City publishes a variety of interactive and static maps and map (GIS) data. The Community Development Department provides the following maps:

Interactive maps:

Commercial Tenant Improvement Process

Tenant Improvements (TIs) can encompass a wide range of alterations or modifications to new or existing buildings. A TI can be as simple as a retail space that changes ownership and reconfigures floor layout, or as complex as a change or occupancy. In accordance with Section 105 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), a permit is required as follows:

Earthquake Preparedness

Corvallis Fault

The Corvallis Fault is located north and west of the City of Corvallis. The general location of this fault is illustrated on the following maps produced by Benton County and the City of Corvallis. At this time, it is not known whether the Corvallis Fault is active or not.

Public Outreach

Citizens can stay informed about city news, programs and initiatives through a variety of formal and informal communications methods. Regular updates are shared via the Corvallis e-News newsletter, as well as on the City's Facebook and Twitter pages. Read on for more ways of seeking and receiving information. 

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