Mechanical Residential Permit

CONTRACTORS MUST APPLY FOR THEIR PERMITS VIA THE STATE E-PERMITTING WEBSITE;

Scappoose Building Dept. now uses the Oregon e-permitting program for licensed contractors only.

This site allows licensed contractors the ability to apply for building permits with just a few clicks of a mouse! Participation by cities or counties is voluntary and each participating city or county determines which permits are available for sale online. Most Scappoose Building permits can now be applied for on-line.  Contractors must have a valid CCB#. If you are having difficulty registering or applying, call the phone number within the e-permitting link.  Permits over $200 can either be paid by Check, Cash or via card using our City's payment link found on the home-page of our website.  https://aca-oregon.accela.com/oregon/Default.aspx

You can also search from any browser; "OREGON EPERMITTING"

Homeowners can apply for their own permits also; (not via State e-permitting website)

The permit application form can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

Homeowners Statement;   Any homeowner doing their own work on their own house must also complete the attach form to be submitted along with your permit, the pdf is below or use this link;  https://www.oregon.gov/CCB/Documents/pdf/property_owner%20adopted.pdf

Is your project within the City of Scappoose?

The "Scappoose" post office delivers mail to 3 different jurisdictions; Columbia County, Multnomah County and properties within the Scappoose City Limits.  To confirm if your project is within the City of Scappoose jurisdiction;

1. Select "Links" on the right menu bar
2. and open "Map" to view City of Scappoose zoning maps.  NOTE: The Scappoose Post Office delivers mail within 3 jurisdictions; Columbia County, Multnomah County and City of Scappoose. Therefore a the city on the mailing address is not always indicative of the jurisdiction.
3. Property zoning will be listed on the zoning map.  UGB zoning is land that can be annexed into the city, therefore not currently within our jurisdiction.

Licenses; All Contractors receiving compensation are required to have a valid State of Oregon Construction Contractor's Board License (CCB). Questions, contact the CCB; https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/pages/default.aspx?utm_source=CCB&utm_medium=egov_redirect&utm_campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Fccb%2Fpages%2Findex.aspx

In addition, to a valid CCB License all contractors and their sub-contractors are required to have a City of Scappoose Business License (we are not within the Portland Metro area).  Email your business license questions to our City Recorder at; sreeves@scappoose.gov     Scappoose Business License Applications can be found at; https://www.scappoose.gov/cityhall/page/business-licenses

Permit payments;  Checks can be mailed in, dropped off or you can pay by debit/credit card via this payment link.  https://www.scappoose.gov/cityhall/page/online-payments

CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS FOR CONTRACTORS WORKING WITHIN THE CITY OF SCAPPOOSE;

MONDAY - FRIDAY   7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

SATURDAY                 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SUNDAY                      NO WORK ALLOWED

Per the Scappoose Municipal Code 9.12.040   This includes construction, excavation, demolition, exterior alteration or repair of a building, or exterior use of heavy construction equipment, other than between the hours of seven a.m. to seven p.m. Monday through Friday and nine a.m. to four p.m. on Saturdays, except upon special permit granted by the City Manager. Work, as described in the preceding sentence, is prohibited on Sundays, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.

HEATING OIL TANKS;

If you have questions on how to decommission your heating oil tanks, go to the Oregon DEQ link;    http://www.oregon.gov/deq/tanks/Pages/hot.aspx

WOODSTOVES;

If you have questions about wood stoves, go to link below;   https://www.oregon.gov/deq/Residential/Pages/woodstovesFAQ.aspx

DUCT WORK;

View document below regarding NEW 2021 Oregon Residential Structural Code requirements for Ducts effective Oct. 1, 2021.

ELECTRICAL PERMITS;

ALL ELECTRICAL PERMITS ARE ISSUED THROUGH COLUMBIA COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT, CONTACT THEM FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS; 503-397-1501

Any other questions; Contact Elizabeth Happala at the Scappoose Building Dept. at 503-543-7184 or via email; scappoosebuildingdept@scappoose.gov