In general, building permits are required to construct, enlarge, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure.
The following are some examples of when building permits are required. This information is not all-inclusive, so please check with Development Services staff to discuss the scope of your project.
In general, permits are required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system. If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit, see our Do I Need a Permit guide (for residential projects) or contact us.
Corvallis is divided into nine city wards encompassing roughly equal proportions of community members. Ward boundary maps are adjusted every 10 years based on the results of the most recent U.S. Census. The most recent update took place in 2022. The process for adjusting the ward maps is laid out in the City Charter.
