Services

We're here to help you develop.

Learn more about the City's simplified development and review processes. Salem offers phased permitting and customizes permits to help your project stay on-time and on-budget.

From this page, you can access information about residential and commercial building permits in Salem. You can also request an inspection, or track land use and permits on line.

Permit Overview:

We issue permits for residential dwellings and commercial buildings. Learn about permit requirements, applications, and inspections.

Enhanced Permit Services:

We're invested in your success. Learn more about our tailored approach to permitting to meet your development schedule.

Land Use Applications Database:

Search for current land use applications.

Permit Application Center:

Our one-stop shopping resource for development permits and information. Stop in and ask us a question from 8-5, Monday through Friday, call 503-588-6256.

Pre-Application Conferences:

Meet with City staff prior to investing in a formal submittal through either pre-application process or plans review. Discuss approval timelines, fees, local regulations, etc.

Inspection Request:

Fill out the online form and hit submit for inspection requests - any time of the day.