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Development Services (DS) operates as a one-stop permit center. Permit fees for new construction projects typically fall into three categories.

NOTICE: Please see System Development Charge (SDC) Update for proposed changes to our SDC methodology.

The Corvallis City Council has adopted legislation establishing system development charges (SDCs) for water, sewer, drainage (stormwater), streets, and parks services.  SDCs are updated annually to account for inflation and changes to the SDC project lists.

Code Compliance improves the quality of life in the City of Corvallis and promotes public health, safety and welfare of the community. Our staff work in partnership with community members through education, inspection and enforcement to obtain compliance with the City of Corvallis Municipal Code, Land Development Code, State and Local Building Codes, and Corvallis Livability Code.

The City of Corvallis' Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) program has been developed to comply with a number of Federal, State and City regulations and citizen’s concerns to minimize the impact of development activities on local waterways, adjacent properties, streets and storm infrastructure.

Office Hours

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - Noon; 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Tuesday: Noon - 5:00 pm
• Notice of Court Session Cancellations in December 2024 and January 2025

• Start & Stop Water and Wastewater Service: An account set up fee of $25.00 will be charged for service requested during regular business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekdays). To start or stop water service, call 541-766-6949 or visit the online self-service page.
• Bank Draft (automatic withdrawal from checking or savings account) 

The City of Corvallis requires licenses for liquor, tobacco and social gaming in addition to a Used Merchandise license for pawnbrokers, precious metals dealers, gems and coins dealers, used merchandise dealers, and scrap metal dealers.

License applications are listed below. Depending on the type of license, applicants may be asked to return their completed application to one of several City departments for processing. For more information about liquor, social gaming and used merchandise license applications, contact the Police Department at 541-766-6526.