Our fees are increasing on July 1, 2026:
When you submit an application, staff will calculate the fees and email you an itemized invoice. You can pay this invoice online and a receipt will be emailed to you.
Contact us at row.permits@multco.us or 503.988.3582 if you have any questions about making payments.
Permit fees for utility providers are capped at $500 for 2025. This cap can be raised every year for inflation.
Driveways and Sidewalks | |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(a) construction or reconstruction of driveway approaches | $300 |
| • Each additional inspection or field visit (2 inspections included in application fee) | $150 |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(d) sidewalk and/or curb construction or reconstruction | $200 |
Right of Way Permits | |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(a) manholes for storm and sanitary sewers minimum fee (application processing + inspection for one manhole) | $200 |
| • Each additional manhole after the first manhole | $30 |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(b) canopies, awnings and marquees | $200 |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(a) sewer connections (per connection) | $250 |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(b) drilling or boring test hole minimum fee (application processing + inspection for one hole) | $200 |
| • Each additional hole after the first hole | $30 |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(c) curb drain outlet construction or reconstruction including drainage connections to catch basins | $300 |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(e) release advertising bench picked up within the right-of-way | $200 |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(f) any excavation, construction, reconstruction, repair, removal, abandonment, placement or use within the right-of-way | $250 |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(g) material filling or excavating within the public right-of-way | $250 |
Special Event Permit | |
| § 29.712 (A) Special Event Permit Application Fee | $200 |
| § 29.712 (B)(1) Special Event Deposit amount: >10hrs administrative staff time required | $855 |
Street or Lane Closure | |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(l) temporary closure of any street or any portion of a street | $300 |
| MCRR 13.600 Extended Temporary Closure (deposit) | 120% |
Planning and Development Review | |
| § 29.506: Transportation Compatibility Assessment | $78 |
| § 29.506: Transportation Planning Review | $500 |
| MCRR 16.000: Road Rules Variance (requires notice fee in addition) | $1200 |
| MCRR 26.150 Stormwater review | $200 |
| MCRR 7.000 Transportation Impact Study review | $200 |
Construction Permit | |
| § 27.055 Street and Road Widening Permits (Construction Permit): Minimum deposit for Administrative review | $3000 |
| • Deposit for Construction Phase - % of project construction cost for the portion of the project within and adjacent to County right of way | 10% |
Road Vacation | |
| § 27.054 Road Vacation Application: Feasibility Study | $500 |
| • Application deposit (% of estimated costs) | 120% |
| • Minimum deposit plus $65 for posting | $1000 |
Overdimensional Permits | |
| § 27.052(A)(1) Overweight or overdimensional move (consistent with ODOT) | $8 |
| § 27.052(A)(2) Building and Structure move: deposit amount set by code | $1000 |
| • Permit application and inspection fees: structure under 14ft width and 15 ft height | $200 |
| • Permit application: structure over 14ft width and 15 ft height (inspection billed at actual cost) | $250 |
| • Permit application: overdimensional greater than 17 ft in height other than house moves (normal work day) (inspection billed at actual cost) | $250 |
| • Permit application: overdimensional greater than 17 ft in height other than house moves (holiday or weekend) (inspection billed at actual cost) | $300 |
Storm and Sanitary Sewer | |
| § 27.052 (A)(3)(k) underground storm or sanitary sewer construction, reconstruction or repair, including property service and laterals not maintained by the county: | |
| • 0-100 ft length | $600 |
| • 101-200 ft | $650 |
| • 201-300 ft | $700 |
| • 301-400 ft | $750 |
| • 401-500 ft | $800 |
| • >500 ft base amount | $800 |
| • >500 ft additional $/100ft | $50 |
General and Miscellaneous | |
| § 27.056 Miscellaneous Public Works Fees: Minimum fee | $250 |
| • Deposit for County design, plan review and inspection | 120% |
| § 27.052 (C) permit authorizing work under ORS 374.305 not covered in this section (minimum fee, deposit set by code at 120% est. full cost recovery) | $250 |
| § 27.053 plan review and inspection of underground installations and street intersections | - |
| • (A) When completed facilities are to be maintained by the county: minimum deposit at time of application | $3000 |
| - Deposit for Construction Phase - % of project construction cost for the portion of the project that will be maintained by the County | 10% |
| • (C) Storm and sanitary sewer lines to be maintained by others located within a county right of way: | |
| - 0-100 Ft length | $600 |
| - 101-200 ft | $650 |
| - 201-300 ft | $700 |
| - 301-400 ft | $750 |
| - 401-500 ft | $800 |
| - >500 ft base amount | $800 |
| - >500 ft additional $/100ft | $50 |
| • (D) Storm or sanitary sewer connecting to county-maintained systems : minimum deposit | $3000 |
| - Deposit for Construction Phase - % of project construction cost for the portion of the project that will connect to systems maintained by the County | 10% |
| • (G) For plan review and inspection of each street intersection or vehicle access, either public or private, other than a standard driveway approach | $300 |
| MCRR 18.135 Permit extension | $50 |
References:
- DocumentChapter 27: Community Services (1.2 MB)
- DocumentChapter 29: Building Regulations (476.67 KB)
- DocumentMultnomah County Road Rules (1.64 MB)