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.

Activities that require a permit

Construction & Remodeling

Links to permit forms, fees, and application and plan review processes related to building a home or business.

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Environmental Permits

Parking

Payments

Register for SPLASH

How to register for the online system for managing permits and licenses.

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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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Utilities

Apply for a Water Meter Permit

What’s happening

Jan. 01

New Year's Day

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

Contact us

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

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

503-588-6256