Building Services
Washington County Building Services is a "Full Service" building permit office.
We provide permitting, plan review and inspections for all phases of construction on commercial and residential properties in unincorporated Washington County and inside the city limits of Banks, Gaston and North Plains.
We also provide electrical permitting, plan review and inspections for the cities of Cornelius, Durham, Forest Grove, Sherwood and Tualatin.
If you are unsure which jurisdiction your home is in - you can access that information by typing in your home address on our GIS website . If you are not in our jurisdiction and need information from the correct jurisdiction - please click on the following link for information on the other jurisdictions in this area: www.ThinkPermit.com.
Please also remember that any changes to or on your existing property, such as; additions, garage conversions, decks, sheds and fences need to be approved through Current Planning. They can be contacted at 503-846-8761 or check the information on their website: Current Planning. Thank you.
Please call or e-mail us (information below) if you have any further questions or we can help you in any way.
Building Services - Washington County Building Services is Located in Room 350 of the Public Services Building at 155 N. 1st Avenue, downtown Hillsboro. We are open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for questions and permit issuance.
Washington County
Land Use and Transportation Department
Building Division
155 N First Avenue, Suite 350, MS 12
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Building Services: 503-846-3470
Fax: 503-846-3993
E-Mail to: Building Services




