Do you need trade permits? Electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits

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Learn about remodeling and home repair permits and if you need a trade permit to add a bathroom, replace plumbing fixtures or add water lines. Read about furnace permits and permits to add an outlet or an air conditioner. Apply for electrical permits, mechanical permits and plumbing permits online.
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An electrical permit is required for these home repair projects

  • Add an outlet   
  • Air conditioner (you also need a mechanical permit for this project)
  • Replace a service panel

Read more about residential electrical permits, how to apply and what you need for a completed application. You can also find commercial electrical permits application requirements. 

A mechanical permit is required for these home repair projects

  • Air conditioner  (you also need an electrical permit for this project)
  • Replace a furnace 
  • Decommission oil tank permit requirements
    • Residential properties - call the Fire Marshal at (503) 823-3934.
    • Commercial properties - call the Fire Marshal at (503) 823-3712. You can also contact the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) or call at (800) 452-4011.      

Read more about residential mechanical permits, how to apply and what you need for a completed application. You can also find commercial mechanical permits application requirements. 

A plumbing permit is required for these home remodeling projects

  • Add a bathroom to a house. You'll also need a building permit and an electrical permit for this project. 
  • Replace plumbing fixtures in the same location        
  • Replace water lines   

If you plan to decommission a septic tank or cesspool, you'll need a septic evaluation permit. This is also included with a building permit. Installing a water meter is included in the building permit. Call (503) 823-1526 when marked and ready for installation.

Read more about projects that need residential plumbing permits, how to apply, and what you need for a completed application. 

You can also find commercial plumbing permit application requirements. 

Start a new trade permit application for your home repair or home remodeling project 

Here are the building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit applications: 

Apply for a trade permit online using Development Hub PDX.