Apply for a Permit
Permit Center is open from 8 AM - 5 PM, Mon-Thurs. Inspections will continue to be scheduled online.
Licensed professionals may register for online account and apply for specific building permits that do not require plan review through our online services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NOTE: Due to increased demand for services, expect longer wait times for responses to emails, voice messages and building inspections. In the meantime, view this quick guide on how to submit common service requests.
Pay Permit Fees
Customers may pay permit fees through our online payments services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Permit Status
Customers may obtain information about permit and inspection status through our online services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Planning Division reviews land use applications including but not limited to subdivisions, land partitions, and site development reviews as well as sign, home occupation, and tree removal permits.
Land use applications and permit forms may be submitted electronically to the Planner on Duty or submitted at the Permit Center Mon-Thurs: 8 AM - 5 PM.
If you have any questions regarding land use applications or permits, contact the Planner on Duty at 503-718-2421 or tigardplanneronduty@tigard-or.gov.
Note: staff are working remotely and you may get a call back from a restricted number.
The Building Division reviews residential and commercial building plans, issues building permits and inspects construction projects to certify compliance with state and local codes. The division is managed by the building official and is comprised of plans examiners, inspectors, permit technicians and support staff.
NOTE: Due to an increased demand for services, please expect longer wait times for responses to emails, voice messages and building inspections. In the meantime, view this guide on how to submit common service requests.
Permit Applications and Forms
If you have any questions regarding building permit applications and forms, contact the Building Permit Technicians at 503-718-2439 or tigardbuildingpermits@tigard-or.gov
Online Services
We offer online permit services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our online services allow you to apply for specific building permits*, pay permit fees, schedule inspections, submit code violation complaints or search permit and complaint records.
*Only valid licensed professionals may register for a user account and apply for the following permit types:
- Commercial – Electrical
- Commercial – Electrical Limited Energy
- Residential – Electrical
- Residential – Electrical Limited Energy
- Residential – Mechanical
- Residential – Plumbing
Select one of the services listed below to be directed to our online services page:
Inspection Requests
We have an automated inspection request system for inspections, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a cut-off time of 7 a.m. for inspections that business day. Note: Service may be suspended between the hours from 2 to 3 a.m. for system maintenance.
- Inspection Request Line (24 hours/day): 503-639-4175 – (Use this automated system to schedule, cancel, or obtain inspection results. Permit number and inspection code are required.)
- Online Inspection Request
Engineering Development Services
Please visit the Engineering Development Services webpage for more information.
The Engineering Division provides development services like plan review, construction inspection and permitting of construction in the right-of-way. Staff also reviews permits related to sewer connection, sidewalk or driveway repair, and franchise utility work.
View active public facility improvements.
Engineering Permits
The Site Development Program issues permits for sanitary sewer, storm drainage and water lateral services installation; sidewalk and driveway approach replacement; street repair and franchise utility installation; nightwork and noise variance requests; and right of way encroachment.
If you have any questions, please call us at 503-684-4977.
Public Improvement Design Standards & Details
Our Public Improvement Design Manual has been developed to provide a uniform set of standards and procedures which provide assistance to both the city staff and private consulting engineers when coordinating, processing and constructing public improvement projects.
“The City of Tigard Public Improvement Design Standards have been revised as indicated below and re-issued. These revisions reflect immediate needs to ensure the City is receiving adequately designed and constructed streets that are resilient and consistent with other local jurisdictions standards. Documents posted to the city website related to this update include a Pavement Design Addendum, a technical memo providing background supporting the addendum, and a street lights requirements memo.
In addition to the revisions reflected here, the City of Tigard Engineering Division is embarking on a substantial review and update to the entire Public Improvement Design Standards, starting in Spring 2020, with anticipated completion by early 2021. Opportunities for stakeholders to review and comment on all standards will be provided during this full update process.”
NOTE: The manual is currently being updated, but the current version can be downloaded in its entirety or by specified sections as follows:
