Planning and Development Services
All customers are strongly encouraged to conduct business remotely whenever possible. Most services are available remotely - online, by phone or via U.S. Mail - 24 hours/day, seven days a week.
Appointments are recommended for in-person services at the Public Services Building. Appointments are required for in-person services at the Walnut Street Center.
See LUT Office Locations and Business Hours for more information.
Remote services (24 hours/day, seven days a week):
- Public Permitting and Services Portal NOTE: The Public Permitting and Services Portal (Accela) will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday, May 6, through 6 a.m. Monday, May 9, for a scheduled system upgrade. Your patience is appreciated.
- Electronic Plan Review/ProjectDox
- Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems
- SelecTXT Inspection Scheduling System
A new Oregon wildfire risk classification map is now available.
Starting in 2023, new building and fire code requirements will apply to development of certain areas. See map
Check your property at Oregon Wildfire Risk Explorer to learn more.
Find information on upcoming building and fire code requirements:
Andy Back, Planning and Development Services Division Manager
Building Services
Scott Linfesty, Building Official
Phone: 503-846-3470
Fax: 503-846-3993
Email: lutbldg@co.washington.or.us
Current Planning
Phone: 503-846-8761
Fax: 503-846-2908
Email: lutdev@co.washington.or.us
Long Range Planning
Erin Wardell, Principal Planner, Transportation Planning
Phone: 503-846-3519
Fax: 503-846-4412
Email: lutplan@co.washington.or.us
