Building Department
400 E. Main Street
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
942-3340
Fax 942-1267
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Community Development Department: Building Department 400 E. Main Street |
Department ServicesCommunity Development |
ePermitting The City of Cottage Grove participates in the statewide ePermitting program. The full-service program lets contractors use a variety of online services, including purchasing permits, submitting electronic plans for review, receiving correction notes, printing permits, tracking permit progress and getting a Certificate of Occupancy online. Architects and engineers can also submit documents through the system. This means anyone with access to a computer and the Internet can submit plans, track projects and buy different type of building permits online. Further information on the system can be obtained online or from the Community Development Department. The Community Development Department contracts with the Building Department LLC to provide Building Official services. The Building Department has five major responsibilities in Cottage Grove:
Contact information: FAQsThe following Frequently Asked Question fact sheets are available through The Building Department LLC website: When am I required to get a building permit?When am I required to get a electrical permit? When am I required to get a plumbing permit? When am I required to get a mechanical permit? Why do I have to buy a permit to build on my own property? Who is responsible for obtaining permits? How do I obtain a construction permit? When can I start work? How do I get an inspection? When am I required to obtain local zoning approval? Where do I get permits? Can I get a permit application by mail or fax? How do I determine fees for a permit? When does my permit expire? Why do I need a plumbing permit to replace or install a water heater? When do I have to hire an architect or engineer to design my project and prepare the plans? When are plans required? What technical information do I need to submit with my plans? Can a permit be issued before the plan review is approved? How can I contact a plans examiner or inspector? What's the reason for the surcharge on all building permits? |