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Do I need a permit for a shed in Portland, OR?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a shed in Portland, OR (for example: Over 200 sq ft or 15 ft: permit).

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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No building permit for a non-habitable shed of 200 sq ft or less and 15 ft or less tall (zoning still applies). Larger or taller sheds need one.

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

“Non-habitable structures 200 square feet or smaller.”

Source: https://www.portland.gov/ppd/residential-permitting/home-projects/garage-shed-and-accessory-structures

“more than 200 square feet in area or”

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

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