Springfield, Oregon Building Permit Guide

Building permits in Springfield are handled by the Building Safety Counter of Development and Public Works at the Development Center, 225 5th St., open Tuesday to Friday 8-12 and 1-4 (541-726-3753). The Building Official is Chris Carpenter.

This guide covers Springfield’s Building Safety Counter, the FY27 Master Fees and Charges (July 1, 2026), inspections, grading and system development charges.

What requires a building permit in Springfield?

Springfield requires a Land Drainage and Alteration Permit (LDAP) before disturbing 50 cubic yards or more of material, 500 sq. ft. or more in a sensitive area, or 7,000 sq. ft. or more on a lot, or making any cut or fill to place an inhabited structure. Demolition permit materials include an LRAPA asbestos postcard.

Oregon’s building code and its exemptions are the same in Springfield as everywhere in the state, and an exemption from the building permit is not an exemption from zoning, land use or a trade permit. Site snow, wind and seismic values come from the state’s Oregon Design Criteria Hub. How Oregon’s statewide code works

Who handles permitting in Springfield?

The Building Safety Counter handles building permits; the SDC coordinator, Clayton McEachern (541-736-1036), answers system development charge questions. Contractors apply through Oregon ePermitting at BuildingPermits.Oregon.gov, where they can submit plans and applications, schedule inspections and pay fees. Homeowners can start an application by uploading documents through a separate homeowner portal, and any application may be emailed to permitcenter@springfield-or.gov. Plans submitted digitally must follow the city’s electronic plan submittal standards. The city also offers ready-build plans for ADUs and single-unit homes.

Springfield permit costs and fees

• Structural permit: $126.00 for the first $2,000 plus $17.00 per additional $1,000 ($2,001-$25,000); $1,272.00 for the first $100,000 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000 ($100,001 and above).
• Structural plan review: 65% of the structural permit fee.
• Reinspection $126.00 each; inspections outside normal business hours $189.00 per hour, one-hour minimum; prescriptive-path solar permit $226.00 including plan review.
• A 7.5% city administrative fee on every building application, permit and fee, and the 12% state surcharge on fees regulated by ORS 455.210.

The city charges system development charges for transportation, sanitary sewer and storm drainage, and also collects regional wastewater SDCs and Willamalane Park and Recreation District charges. City SDC waivers are temporarily offered for accessory dwelling units, and city and Willamalane SDC waivers for affordable homeownership housing.

Oregon fixes the method rather than the price: new construction is valued with the ICC building valuation data under OAR 918-050-0100, Springfield applies its own schedule, and a 12 percent state surcharge is added to every permit fee. How Oregon permit fees are set

How to get a building permit in Springfield

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

Inspections in Springfield

Inspection requests must be in before 7:00 a.m. on the day the inspection is needed; later requests go to the next business day. Inspectors take calls at 541-726-3753 between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and, depending on volume, from about 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. New homes need contractor self-certification forms: the moisture content form at framing inspection, and the lighting and exterior wall envelope forms at final inspection.

Official Springfield permitting resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Springfield Building Inspections and Safety
• Springfield building permits and applications
• Springfield FY27 Master Fees and Charges
• Springfield Land Drainage and Alteration Permits
• Springfield system development charges

Frequently asked questions

Is the Springfield permit counter open on Mondays?

No. The Building Safety Counter is open Tuesday to Friday, 8-12 and 1-4.

When must a Springfield inspection be requested?

Before 7:00 a.m. on the day it is needed; later requests go to the next business day.

Are there SDC waivers for ADUs in Springfield?

Yes, temporarily, for city SDCs only.

Simplify Springfield permitting with Alliance Permitting

• Check the LDAP thresholds and SDC waivers for the project
• File on Oregon ePermitting with plans that meet Springfield’s submittal standards
• Request inspections before 7:00 a.m. and collect the self-certification forms

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in Oregon. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Springfield permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.