Driveway Access - Application Guide

Why do I need a Driveway Permit?

Driveway access permits are required by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 374) and Deschutes County Code (DCC 12.28.050) whenever a driveway connects a public road under Deschutes County jurisdiction to private property. These permits help ensure:

1. Safety for Roadway and Driveway Users
2. Compliance with State and Federal Laws.

For a more in depth explanation read the Road Department's Driveway Information Sheet

Summary of Instructions

Step 1: Log into your account on the Oregon ePermitting website: Oregon ePermitting Link

Follow instructions located on the webpage here to create an account. You do not need to associate licenses to your account if you are only applying for a Driveway Permit.

Step 2: Search for your address and then select the Driveway Application Type.

Step 3: Upload the required Documents.

• Documents uploaded should not be pictures or photos of the document.  Image files do not meet file type requirements.
• PDF documents are the only document file type that will be reviewed, .ZIP files will not be accepted.

Step 4: Fill in any other necessary information such as the Contact information, contractors assigned to the job, site contact, applicant and any required information which will be marked with a red asterisk (*).

Step 5: Pay your fees

Step 6: A Permit Technician will review your application, if they deem the permit incomplete you will be required to provide more information. Be on the lookout for an email from accela-noreply@deschutes.org  or directly from a Permit Technician for further instructions.