Lobby closed for In-person Services
Building Services, Development Review/Current Planning and Long Range Planning will be closed for in-person services Dec. 25-27, 2024, and Jan. 1-3, 2025. Online and phone services and in-person appointments will continue, and staff will be working in the office.
Public Permitting & Services
IVR: 503-846-3699
SelecTXT: 844-339-4609
Inspection Scheduling Instructions
Public Permitting and Services Portal
Visit the Public Permitting and Services Portal to:
NOTE: First-time users need to complete a one-time account registration process.
Instructional videos
- How to register for an account
- How to search for permits
- How to schedule inspections
- How to conduct a search
IVR (Interactive Voice Response)
Schedule inspections via the Interactive Voice Response system at 503-846-3699 to:
- Schedule an inspection
- Get results of the called inspection
- Retrieve voice messages from inspectors
- Cancel inspections
- Hear information, including IVR Commercial Inspection Codes and Residential Inspection Codes for scheduling/ordering inspections
SelecTXT Inspection Scheduling System
Schedule, cancel or reschedule an inspection or get inspection results using your cell phone's text messaging app.
You will need:
- Your permit number
- List of inspection codes
- Preferred month and date of inspection, including AM or PM
Follow these steps:
- Enter "schedule," "cancel," "reschedule" or "results" into your messaging app.
- Text it to 844-339-4609
- Follow the interactive prompts for entering your permit number, inspection code and other details.