Building Services
Division Manager: Andy Back
Building Official: Scott Linfesty
Building services staff provides the following services in unincorporated Washington County:
- Permitting, plan review and inspections for all phases of construction (both residential and commercial) in unincorporated Washington County and in the cities of Banks, Gaston, River Grove and North Plains.
- Electrical permitting, plan review and inspections in unincorporated Washington County and in the cities of Cornelius, Durham, Forest Grove, River Grove, Sherwood and Tualatin.
New: Public Permitting and Services Portal
Visit the Public Permitting and Services Portal for building permits and inspections, development application, facility permits, right-of-way permits and more.
First-time users will need to first complete the one-time account registration process. View the "How-to Register" video
Once an account is created, users can:
- Schedule an inspection View "How to Submit an Inspection Request" video
- Track status
- View results
- Conduct a search View "How to Search" video
Where Does Your Property Reside?
Check property jurisdiction here and contact the appropriate building department.
Email Building Services with questions about building services/codes.
