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Welcome to Benton County Community Development
The primary objective of the Community Development Department is to ensure that the Building and Land Use Laws of the State of Oregon and Benton County are followed in a fair and equitable manner. A one-stop permit service coordinates the issuance of permits for other county departments involved in development activities.
PLEASE NOTE! Reduced Building Division Hours - Due to economic conditions, the Building Department will be receiving permits from 9 a.m. to 1 .pm., Monday - Friday only.
Proposed Development Code Changes - The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on Dec. 13th and Jan. 10th to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation and to issue a final decision. Any person may testify at the public hearings or submit exhibits or written comments prior to or at the hearings. Comments and questions on the proposed changes can be directed to this email address, or via telephone to 541-766-6298.
Proposed Amendments to Implement the Prairie Species Habitat Conservation Plan–
Benton County Community Development Department is instituting a program to assist property owners in ensuring their construction activities do not violate the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). Building and other permits within the potential habitat for a federally protected butterfly require approval from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Adoption of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps & Revisions to Development Code Chapter 83 (Floodplain Management) – The Benton County Board of Commissioners has adopted new floodplain regulations and maps, effective June 2, 2011. Chapter 83 can be viewed here, and the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps can be viewed here.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) – Please visit the CWPP website for important information on protecting your home from wildfire. For more information on CWPP, visit the Oregon Department of Forestry.
Measure 49 - For information, view the DLCD M49 website.
Building
Permit Forms and Fees
The kinds of permits covered here are those for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and septic system. This page includes downloadable forms and a fee schedule (the fees are subject to change).
Permit Information
For more general information about permits, you can download our permit information document (PDF).
Operating Plan
This operating plan for local building inspectors was last revised July 1, 2005.
Oregon Building Codes Division
The Building Code Division of the Oregon Department of Consumer Businesses and Services website has information regarding state-wide building restrictions and regulations.
Rural Development
To learn more about developing land in rural Benton County, click here.
Planning & Zoning
Zoning Maps
A zoning map is available on the Maps home page.
Development Code
This document contains the County's land use regulations. First find your zone on the Zoning map, then look up your zone's description in the Development Code.
Land Use Applications
This section includes land use application forms.
Each form includes updated fees.
Historic Resources
View a list of local buildings of historic interest and the activities of the Historic Resources Commission to preserve them.
Comprehensive Plan
See the general policies about County priorities and how land use planning should be done. (This planning information is not directly applicable to most land use applications, but is valuable to those who wish to see the long-term land-use goals and recommendations of the County).
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