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Our one-stop digital development services hub.
Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, areas in unincorporated Clackamas County will have new erosion control requirements for construction, grading, and clearing per County Code 9.04. For more information on the new program, please visit the new erosion control section on our website.
Use Development Direct to apply for...
- All Development Engineering permits, including:
- Development Permits
- Entrance Permits (Driveway)
- Right of Way Permits
- Utility Permits
- All Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits that require a plan review
- Licensed contractor Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Erosion permits that do not require a plan review
- All Septic projects (except operation and maintenance reports)
Instructions to submit using Development Direct
You must use the Chrome or Edge browser to access Development Direct.
The following permits DO NOT require submission through Development Direct…
- Basic Homeowner Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits on your own residence or home-based business that do not require plan review
- Planning/Land Use permits
To learn more and apply for these permits
Visit How To Apply for a Permit
Codes and Design Criteria
Permitting Process and Fees
We are here to help. You can contact a permit specialist at bldservice@clackamas.us or 503-742-4240.
Types of Permits
Inspections
Schedule an inspection for Monday through Friday. All requests must be received before 6 a.m. on the day of the inspection.
