Building

The City of Talent Building Department is responsible for the regulation of all new, altered, and existing buildings within the city. This process includes residential and commercial plan review, field inspections, and administration. The basic purpose is to assure public safety by verifying compliance with City ordinances and state and national codes. 

Inspections

To schedule an inspection visit www.buildingpermits.oregon.gov or call 1-888-299-2821.  When calling for an inspection, use the IVR Number located on your permit.

Online Building Permits

Contractors doing work in the City of Talent can obtain non-plan review, residential electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits online using the State's ePermitting

2017 Oregon Residential Specialty Code 
 
Determination of Permit Procedure

There are four types of permit/decision-making procedures: Type I, II, III, and IV. Each Type requires a specific permit review process. If you are unsure which Type Procedure your permit will require, please view the code section.

Building Permits and Plan Submittals

1. Submit three (3) sets of building plans along with all necessary building permit applications. Plans can be submitted from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Friday. The Building Clerk at the City of Talent is available to help you with this process. 
2. If you are in the floodplain, you will need to submit a floodplain application and a valid elevation certificate. ​If you are unsure, please contact the Planning Department before submitting plans.
3. Some permit applications take less time, some take more. At any stage of review you may receive notice that supplemental information or corrections are required.
4. You will be called when your permits is ready to be issued.
5. Pick up your permit(s) and pay all fees (including SDCs if applicable).
6. Permits are issued from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Building Permit Fees

The City collects building permit fees, system development charges and may require right-of-way, land use, or sewer and water permits. The City collects a school excise tax for Phoenix-Talent School District on new single family dwellings and commercial construction.