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The Building Division's mission is to ensure safe building construction through plan review and inspection services.
Three Additional Jurisdictions are Contracted with The City of Newberg for Plan review and inspection services
- Dayton, Dundee and Lafayette.


Building Division Staff Include: Building Official/Inspector, Plans Examiner, Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner/Inspector,
and two Administrative Assistants

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To Assist You Through The Building Process Our Professional Staff Are Available To Answer Your Questions About The Permit Process, Code Requirements And The Inspection Process.

ContactsGeneral questions: 503-537-1240
For questions regarding Building Permitspermits@newbergoregon.gov 
For questions regarding Building Codes: building@newergoregon.gov

Typical questions an Assistant can answer are: 
  • What is the process for submitting a permit application?
  • What are the fees associated with the application and permits? 
  • When will I receive the certificate of occupancy/completeness document?
  • Q&A - Do I need a Building Permit or a Same Day Permit
    • Building permits require a plan review while same day permits do not.
  • Q&A - How do I extend the permit, it's about to expire?
    • Provide the Building Official with a letter written on letter head with the following items: addressed to the Building Official, site address, permit number, date, reason for the extension, and signature.
 
Typical questions a Plans Examiner can answer are:
  • What information or documents are required for the application?
  • How will I be notified when changes needed?
  • When is an architect needed to design the plans?
  • Q&A - What is the typical timeframe for reviewing and approving a permit application?
    • Typically 4 weeks

Typical questions a Building Official/Inspector(s) can answer are:
  • Can I use an alternate material for my project?
  • I have questions regarding the code and my inspections? 
  • How do I request a temporary certificate of occupancy inspection?
  • Why did the inspection fail?
  • Q&A - Can I request a time or receive a call prior to my inspection?
    • Due to staffing levels and the number of inspection requested daily, we are not able to provide inspection times or call prior
      • The inspector typically leaves the office at 10am 
      • The commercial plumbing inspector works M/W/F 10am-2pm
    • Exception, requested times are available for concrete pours
  • Q&A - Do I need to be onsite for the inspection?
    • It is not necessary to be onsite if a lock box and code are provided for entry
Apply for Permits, Projects, & Licenses Documents & Forms Issued Building Permit Report
State Building Codes
       
How To Submit for a Building Permit Inspections Electrical Related Links