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Residential bathrooms

Do you want to convert part of your home to a bathroom? These pages explain what permits you’ll need and how to get your new bathroom inspected. Some projects may qualify for the faster Simple Bathroom Program. Use the navigation menu to find out more about each step.

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Apply

You’ve researched your project and gathered all the information you need to apply for a permit. This section walks you through submitting your materials and paying your fees.

The process may look a little different if you’re getting a Simple Bathroom Program or a standard bathroom permit. As you go through the following steps, we’ll call out any special actions you should take. 

  1. Submit your application.

    We’ll show you how to apply on DevHub or how to submit your Simple Bathroom Program application.

  2. Pay your fees.

    This section tells you how to pay for your permit.

  3. Wait to hear from us.

    We’ll review your materials and will contact you with next steps.

  4. Review any feedback we give you and then resubmit.

    It's important for you to respond to any feedback we give you on your application.


Once approved, we’ll issue your permit and you can start work!

Contact

Permitting & Development

503-823-7300 The phone is answered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a message if you call outside of those hours.
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