The Douglas County Building Department is in Room 106 of the Justice Building, 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, OR 97470, phone 541-440-4559, as listed by the City of Roseburg. Since July 1, 2007 it has done the building plan review and inspections for properties inside Roseburg, and it issues all plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits within the city limits.
Douglas County’s own website could not be checked, so its coverage outside Roseburg, office hours, fees and septic rules are not given here; contact the county Building Department directly. The rest of this guide comes from City of Roseburg pages.
What requires a building permit in Douglas County?
In Roseburg, the City’s site plan review under Chapter 12.06 of the Roseburg Municipal Code is required for most development, including grading/paving, new construction, additions, remodeling, demolition and new signage. Every demolition inside the city limits needs a City site review and a fire department demolition checklist. Fence standards are in Section 12.08.040(G) of the Roseburg Municipal Code, with diagrams for corner and interior lots.
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Who handles permitting in Douglas County?
| For | Office | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Building plan review, inspections, trade permits | Douglas County Building Department, Room 106, Justice Building, 1036 SE Douglas Ave. | 541-440-4559 |
| Site plan review | City of Roseburg Community Development, City Hall 3rd floor, 900 SE Douglas Avenue | 541-492-6750; cdd@roseburgor.gov |
| Street closures | City of Roseburg Public Works | 541-492-6730 |
| Sewer | Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority, 1297 NE Grandview Dr. | 541-672-1551 |
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Get a free quote →Roseburg Community Development is open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., closed for lunch 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
How to get a building permit in Roseburg
Roseburg site review applications are filed on the City’s OpenGov portal (roseburgor.portal.opengov.com).
Most residential submittals need a site plan, floor plans and building elevations; review is generally a two-week process.
Bring the structural plans and copies of the city approval to the Douglas County Building Department.
Call the county at (541) 440-4559 for inspections and code questions.
An Oregon building permit expires if work does not start within 180 days of issue or stops for 180 days; the building official can extend it in writing, 180 days at a time. Oregon’s statewide code rules
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →Demolition in Roseburg
Typical City review of a demolition is 1-2 days for residential and 2 weeks for multifamily, commercial and industrial projects. Closing part of a street needs approval from Roseburg Public Works (541-492-6730). Demolishing a manufactured home needs additional review by the state Building Codes Division and the Douglas County Assessor’s Office, and the City’s handout also sends applicants to the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority.
Inspections in Douglas County
For Roseburg projects, building code questions and inspection scheduling go to the Douglas County Building Department at (541) 440-4559.
Official Douglas County permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
Rather not deal with the Douglas County building department?
Get a free quote →- Roseburg Community Development: projects information
- Roseburg site review information
- Roseburg demolition handout
- Roseburg OpenGov portal
Frequently asked questions
Who issues building permits inside Roseburg?
The Douglas County Building Department does the plan review and inspections and issues all plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits; the City does the site plan review first.
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Get a free quote →How long is Roseburg site plan review?
Generally a two-week process; demolition review is typically 1-2 days for residential and 2 weeks for larger projects.
Where is the Douglas County Building Department?
Room 106 of the Justice Building, 1036 SE Douglas Ave., Roseburg, OR 97470, phone 541-440-4559.
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- File the Roseburg site plan review on the City’s OpenGov portal
- Carry the city approval and structural plans to the Douglas County Building Department
- Coordinate demolition checklists, street closures and inspections
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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Douglas County permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.