Building Construction
Our Building Safety Division, is the governmental agency established to administer and enforce all laws and regulations pertaining to the construction, use, or occupancy of all buildings - public and private - within the limits of Deschutes County.

The job of the Building Safety staff is to interpret and enforce the state mandated building codes and to provide construction plan review, consultation and inspection to assure compliance with these codes.
: : Purchase Building Permits Online
Contractors can purchase electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits online.

: : Contact Staff
Our Building Safety staff is available to answer your questions.

: : Building Safety Application Forms & Checklists
Find forms, permit applications, checklists and handouts.

: : Building Fees
Find out how much a Building Permit will cost.

: : Residential Construction Guide
The Deschutes County guide to the residential construction code.

: : Building FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the building processes.

: : Green Building Guide
Resource and informational source guide to green building.
New Construction Building Permits
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