The Building Division of the Community and Economic Development Department is responsible for issuing building, plumbing, heating / cooling, and electrical permits. This also includes reviewing plans and conducting inspections for the work allowed under these permits.

The Building Division is also responsible for enforcing the State of Oregon Building Codes. These codes are the laws that regulate how a building is to be constructed, ranging from how strong the walls must be to how much insulation must be in them. The Building Division also assigns address numbers to new and existing properties when needed.

CODES & ADMINISTRATION

• Building Code (City Code Chapter 8)
• State Building Codes Adopted / Design Specifics / Adoption History
• View State Building Codes Online

• Division Operating Plan - January 1, 1997 (PDF)
  (Revised October 12, 1998)
  (Revised October 1, 2000)
  (Revised January 1, 2002)
  (Revised January 1, 2003)
  (Revised October 1, 2004)
  (Revised January 1, 2006)
  (Revised April 17, 2007)
  (Revised March 15, 2010)
  
  Electrical Program Operating Plan - January 1, 1997 (PDF)
  (Revised October 12, 1998)
  (Revised October 1, 2000)
  (Revised January 1, 2002)
  (Revised January 1, 2003)
  (Revised October 1, 2004)
  (Revised January 1, 2006)
  (Revised April 17, 2007)
  (Revised March 15, 2010)

• Processing
• Fee Refunds and Waivers
• Permits & Fees
• Building Permits

• Building Valuation Data Table
• Mechanical Valuation Table 
• Permit Fee Schedule
• System Development Fees
• Board of Construction Appeals Application
• Credit Card Authorization
• Refund Request Form

• Calendar Years (2008 to current)
• Monthly Permits Issued

• Applied, Issued, Finaled

Fee Schedules and Miscellaneous Forms

Fee Schedules 

• Building Valuation Data Table
• Mechanical Valuation Table
• Permit Fee Schedule
• System Development Fees

• Board Of Construction Appeals Application Information

• Appeal of Civil Penalty Assessed Form
• Building Transmittal Letter Form
• Credit Card Authorization Form
• Credit Card Convenience Fee Authorization Form
• One- and Two-Family Dwelling Building Permit Application Checklist
• Permit Refund Request Form

Business Licenses

Requirements
Section 7.01 of the City of Beaverton Municipal Code requires that anyone engaging in any business within the city limits is required to pay a business license fee unless specifically exempt by state or federal statute.

Due Date
The business license fee is based on a calendar year with a December 31st expiration date. New businesses operating in Beaverton after June 30th of the current year will pay 1/2 of the fee. Thereafter, the annual business tax shall be due in full by January 31st each year. 

The City of Beaverton honors Metro’s Construction and Landscaping Business License. Check with Metro for more information. Applications are available in English and in Spanish. The forms can be turned in here. They will be forwarded to Metro. 

There is a fee increase beginning on January 1, 2016. See Fact Sheet for more information.

Applications
You can use our online Business License Application or download the following PDF forms and mail them in with your check: 

• Business License Application
• Type 1 Home Occupation Permit
• Solicitud de Licencia Comercial de la Ciudad de Beaverton

The detailed municipality information displayed on this page is not a property of America's Building Records (ABR). This information is complied for your convenience from the municipality's official website. For the most up-to-date information please visit their official website.