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Do I need a permit for an interior or bathroom remodel in Portland, OR?

Short answer: It depends on the details for an interior or bathroom remodel in Portland, OR (for example: New fixtures: plumbing permit).

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Cabinets and wall or floor coverings need no permit. New plumbing fixtures need a plumbing permit, and adding a bathroom needs plumbing and building permits.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Portland Permitting & Development fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/do-you-need-permit/residential-permits

Where to apply

Portland Permitting & Development (online permits)

Permitting authority: City of Portland Permitting & Development. Rules shown are for one- and two-family homes. Zoning rules apply even when no building permit is needed; overlay zones and flood hazard areas may add requirements. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Install shelving and cabinets”

Source: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/do-you-need-permit/residential-permits

“Install new plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, dishwashers, etc.”

Source: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/do-you-need-permit/residential-permits

“Note: Adding a bathroom not only requires a plumbing and building permit, but may also require an electrical and/or mechanical permit.”

Source: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/do-you-need-permit/residential-permits

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