Pools and Spas

All public swimming pools, spas and water attractions must be licensed and pass regular health inspections. This applies to all public pools, spas, wading pools, swim beaches and similar water recreation sites.

You must obtain a plan review and license before:

Building a new public pool or spa
Remodeling a public pool or spa

You must also contact us prior to changing any pump, filter, heater or disinfection device.

Facilities are considered public if they are:

Associated with more than 4 housing units (including apartments, condo associations and neighborhood associations)
Private clubs
Fitness clubs
Hotels
Motels
Schools
Commercial concerns or parks
Recreation departments

Types of public pool facilities include:

General use - any member of the general public can pay at the door.
Limited use - membership, or member guest status, is required for use.

Requirements

Oregon Pool and Spa Rules

All public swimming pools are required to provide entrapment protection according to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. For more information, visit PoolSafety.gov.

Get a License

Send us a completed

Pool/Spa License Application (47.31 KB)

along with the license fee payment.

If you are building or remodeling a pool or spa, you must obtain a plan review before starting construction. Send us:

A completed

Document

Pool/Spa Plan Review Application (58.36 KB)
A completed

Document

Pool/Spa License Application (47.31 KB)
Detailed construction plans
Plan review and license fee payments

Once your plan has been approved (about 3-4 weeks) you may begin construction. After the work has been completed, call us to schedule a pre-inspection. You will receive your license after the facility passes the final inspection.

Fees

Based on the number of pools/spas at the same location.

1-2: $880
Over 2: $310
1-2 seasonal: $450
Over 2 seasonal: $310
Minor plan review: $290
Plan review, new construction or complete replacement less than 2000 sq ft: $1,480
Plan review, new construction or complete replacement 2000 sq ft and up: $1,860
Construction permit renewals: $100

Fee Schedule (59.74 KB)

Pay Fees Online

We'll email you an invoice and you can pay online using your invoice number. Make a payment»

Renewals

Licenses are good for one calendar year. You may also get a seasonal license that is good for 6 consecutive months. Renew your license by paying the license fee by January 1 of each year.