Building Department

Mission Statement

Promote and administer local and State building standards for the health, safety, and welfare of people who use and occupy building within the City, by providing plan review and inspections of private and public development.

General Information

The City contracts with the City of Forest Grove for building services.  Forest Grove's Building Division is responsible for reviewing and approving plans, issue permits and perform inspections for new construction, alterations, and repairs.  It provides structural, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and life safety plan review and performs all required inspections (except electrical) related to both commercial and residential construction.

 The following Building Permits are issued by the City of Forest Grove (1924 Council Street, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116); (503) 992-3227.          

• Building
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• Manufactured Dwelling Placement (private/parks)

All Electrical Permits and Electrical Inspections are administered through Washington County Land Use and Transportation Department, located in Hillsboro, Oregon  (503-846-3470).