Permits

​A permit is an official document allowing you to do something such as park in a particular location or build something. The purpose of permits is to safeguard the community.

Search Salem Permits and Licenses with SPLASH
Use the SPLASH application to look up City of Salem permit and license actions after July 1, 2005.
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Permit Application Center
General Questions
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Permit/License Processing
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Plans Intake
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
555 Liberty ST SE RM 320
Salem OR 97301
Mail payments to:
PO Box 3405
Portland OR 97208
Phone: