The Building Division works to maintain the health and safety of the Tigard community by ensuring property owners, developers, and trade workers comply with state and local building codes. The division is managed by the Building Official and is comprised of plans examiners, building inspectors, permit technicians, and support staff.

The Building Division reviews and issues building permits for residential and commercial building projects, including new construction, interior remodels, additions, and demolitions. The division also reviews and issues trade permits for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and solar installation work.

• Visit our Building Services page for additional information.
• View current Building Projects on a map.

All building permit applications must be submitted electronically using our online portal. We are no longer accepting applications via email or at the Building Center’s permit counter. If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Building Division. 

Applications

• Building Permit Applications, Forms, and Guides
• Address Application (PDF)
• Septic-to-Sewer Guide 
  
  NOTE: If your project will create the need for new or modified street addresses or commercial suite numbers, you must submit an Address Application with the required documentation and fee. The new addresses or suite numbers must be active in the system before the city can accept your building permit application.

Contact Information

• General Information
  503-718-2439 | tigardbuildingpermits@tigard-or.gov

• Address Information
  503-684-4977 | ROWpermits@tigard-or.gov

• Commercial Building Code Questions
  503-718-2432
  
  
• Residential Building Code Questions
  503-718-2612

Due to an increased demand for services, please plan for longer response times to requests for services or information. We apologize for any inconvenience.

You can also do the following through the Community Development Hub:

• Request inspections
• Pay invoices
• Search permit records

The Engineering Division provides private development review services to ensure the provision of safe and resilient public facilities that meet or exceed the City of Tigard Public Improvement Design Standards. The division is managed by the City Engineer and is comprised of professional engineers, technicians, analysts, and support staff.

The Engineering Division reviews construction plans, issues permits, and performs inspections for work in the public right-of-way that involves constructing, altering, or repairing public or private infrastructure. The division also oversees work on private property that could potentially impact one or more of the city’s public facility systems. Many different types of activities may require an engineering permit including, but not limited to, the following:

• Installing or repairing sidewalks or driveways
• Installing or repairing sewer, water, or stormwater service lines
• Installing or modifying franchise utility equipment
• Placing or storing equipment, materials, or structures in the right-of-way
• Creating or modifying more than 1,000 square feet of impervious area on a site
• Disturbing more than 500 square feet of soil on a site
• Working outside normal construction hours

View current Engineering Projects on a map.

All engineering permit submissions must be submitted electronically through the Community Development Hub. If you have any questions, please contact us for assistance.

Applications

• Engineering Applications and Forms
• System Development Charge (SDC) Credit Request (PDF)

Contact Information

• 503-684-4977 | ROWpermits@tigard-or.gov

You can do the following through the Community Development Hub:

• Apply for engineering permits
• Request inspections
• Pay invoices
• Search records

The purpose of the City of Tigard Public Improvement Design Standards is to provide a uniform set of standards and procedures to assist city staff and private consulting engineers when designing, constructing, altering, or repairing public facilities.

The Engineering Division is currently in the process of completing a substantial review and update of this document. During this process, stakeholders will be given adequate opportunity to review and comment on any proposed changes.

Current Version:

• Public Improvement Design Standards (PDF) (Effective July 1998)
  NOTE: This document does not include the revisions and addendums listed below.

Revisions and Addendums:

• Water Distribution System Design Standards (PDF) (Revised 2009)
• Water Details (PDF) (Revised 2011)
• Street Details (PDF) (Revised 2013)
• River Terrace Stormwater Standards (PDF) (Addendum Effective 2015)
• Wireless Facilities Design and Construction Standards (PDF) (Addendum Effective 2019)
• Street Light Requirement (PDF) (Revised 2020)
• Street and Roadway Requirements (PDF) & Supporting Technical Memo (PDF) (Revised 2020)
  
  

The Planning Division implements the development goals and policies of the Tigard community by ensuring property owners, developers, and businesses comply with the Tigard Community Development Code and other applicable regulations. The division is managed by the Assistant Community Development Director and is comprised of professional planners and support staff.

The Planning Division reviews land use proposals for compliance with applicable approval criteria and development standards, notifies neighbors about land use applications and public hearings, and helps decision-makers, applicants, and community members navigate the land use review process.

Common land use proposals include the division of property for future development, new or modified commercial development, and development on or near sensitive lands, e.g. wetlands, creeks, and steep slopes. The division also issues permits for signs, home occupations, and tree removals. 

• Visit our Zoning page for more information about development regulations.
• Visit our Tree Permits page for more information about removing and planting trees.
• View current Planning Projects on a map.
• View the Mandatory Adjustment Provision (PDF) (Senate Bill 1537)

   

All land use applications must be submitted electronically using our online portal. We are no longer accepting applications via email or at the Planning permit counter. If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Planning Division. 

Contact Information

503-718-2421 or tigardplanneronduty@tigard-or.gov

You can do the following through the Community Development Hub:

• Apply for all land use applications
• Pay invoices
• Search records