Monday through Thursday
Community Development
7:30 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 5:00 PM
60 E. Second Street, Coquille, Oregon
541-396-7770
541-266-1098 (For scheduling of Inspections only)
Mailing Address:
250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423
Most new construction, any addition, alteration of structure and most repairs require a permit. There are different options for getting permits, but for the homeowner this is a guide will help with getting started.
Step 1-
The first step is to contact the Planning Department for the jurisdiction your property falls within to obtain authorization to build.
Planning Departments:
Some offices require appointments for walk in customers, it would be best to call first for walk-in hours.
Jurisdiction |
Address |
Telephone Number |
Email Address |
Coos County Planning (outside of city limits) |
60 N Adams, Coquille |
541-396-7770 |
|
City of Coos Bay |
500 Central Ave, Coos bay |
541-269-8918 |
|
City of North Bend |
835 California, North Bend |
541-756-8535 |
|
City of Coquille |
851 N. Central Blvd. Coquille |
541-396-2115x 203 |
|
City of Powers |
275 Fig Street, Powers |
541-439-3331 |
|
City of Bandon |
555 Highway 101, Bandon |
541-347-7922 |
|
City of Myrtle Point |
424 5th Street, Myrtle Point |
541-572-2626 |
** The City of Lakeside administers their own planning and building departments. Please contact them if you are within the city limits of Lakeside. City of Lakeside 541-759-3009
Step 2-
Does the property require an onsite septic system? Properties that do not have access to municipal sanitation systems require that an onsite septic system be installed.
No- Proceed to Step 3
Yes- Contact the Coos County Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) at 541-269-2721 located at 465 Elrod Street Suite 102 in Coos Bay to inquire about the steps you will need to take to obtain a permit.
Step 3-
The Coos County Building Department issues all building permits within the county, except for structural and mechanical within the city limits of North Bend or Coos Bay.
The Coos County Building Department administers electrical and plumbing for all areas within the county with the exception of the City of Lakeside which has its own building department and permitting process. Please contact the number above for requirements in that area.
You can bring your plans and documents to our Coos Bay location at 1155 S 5th St. Coos Bay (The DMV building) or you can email them to building@co.coos.or.us
Complete a Structural Permit Application and submit that along with the following:
Step 4-
Our office will process the application materials and invoice fees. We will send you an email with a link to make payment.
Your plans will be reviewed for completeness and code compliance. This process may take up to 8 weeks in peak building season. If there are questions or other needs, our office will email you directly.
Step 5-
When the plans are approved, our office will email a copy of the approved plans, and the building permit to you and you are ready to build!
Items to consider:
Step 6- Additional Permits
Are you installing the electrical, mechanical or plumbing yourself as the homeowner?