The Department provides technical guidance and inspections to give Dallas a safe place to live, work and do business. It also offers essential information for homeowners, businesses, landlords, tenants, contractors and developers. The Department is here to help ensure the safety and quality of life, as well as the value of your property investment in Dallas.

The Building Department implements and monitors a variety of City and State codes. The ensured compliance of these codes helps control insurance cost.

Building permits are generally required for an expansion, remodel and all new construction.

For more information before you begin, please call 503.831.3567

Or, visit us at: 
        Dallas City Hall 
        187 S.E. Court Street
        Dallas, OR 97338 

            24-HOUR NOTICE OF INSPECTION REQUEST IS REQUIRED
                                    Phone:  503-831-3501

Instructions when calling the City of Dallas Building Inspection Request Line:

Please have the following information ready:
    1.  Type of Inspection Wanted
    2.  Permit Number
    3.  Address
    4.  Date and time (AM or PM) that inspection is wanted.
            Note: You may request an AM or PM inspection.  
            We will do our best to accommodate your request.  
            We do not guarantee inspections at the requested time; however, 
            inspections will be performed at some time during the scheduled day.
    5.  Name of person requesting inspection
    6.  Time and Date of call
    7.  Contractor's Name


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