Welcome to the Development & Public Works Resource Center. Here you will find permits, applications, forms, brochures, documents, and maps related to the department’s programs and projects. The Resource Center is organized first by type (brochures, permits, etc.) and then by subject (stormwater, housing, engineering, etc.). Please use the quick links below to help navigate to your desired information.

Permits, Applications, and Licenses:

• Building Permits and Applications
• Land Use Permits and Applications
• Land Drainage and Alterations Permits
• Miscellaneous Permits and Applications (including banners)
• Business Licenses
• City Hall Facility Use Application
• Master Fees and Charges
• Public Improvement Project (PIP) Forms 

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Forms, Documents, and Plans:

• Housing and Block Grant Forms
• Stormwater Forms, Documents, and Plans
• Transportation Forms, Documents, and Plans
• Wastewater Forms, Documents, and Plans
• Engineering and Construction Resources

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Brochures, Guides, and Fact Sheets:

• Stormwater (Clean Water) Brochures, Guides, and Fact Sheets
• Transportation Brochures, Guides, and Fact Sheets

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Maps

• Standard Maps
• Sewer Maps
• Spatial Data Services
• Springfield Bike Map
• Walking and Biking Upgrades

HOW TO APPLY AND PAY FOR A PERMIT

For any development related questions, please start by visiting the Development Center or calling 541.726.3753. Our Development Center counter in City Hall, 225 5th St., is open from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays for walk-ins to ask questions, or process and receive payment for permits.

Virtual accommodations may be requested by calling 541.726.3753.

Viewing permit details, paying for permits, and scheduling inspections may be done through BuildingPermits.Oregon.gov.

Building Permits for Contractors (Residential and Commercial):

1. Contractors should obtain and pay for all building permits through the ePermitting website: BuildingPermits.Oregon.gov.
   1. A complete application and plan set will need to be uploaded directly through ePermitting.
   2. Resources for how to create an account and upload documents can be found below, or on the City’s website: Development & Public Works Resource Center.
   3. For assistance with ePermitting, please contact Oregon.ePermitting@Oregon.gov or call 503-373-7396.

Helpful resources and links:

• ePermitting website: BuildingPermits.Oregon.gov
  • To create an account, click “Register”
• Using Oregon ePermitting
  • From getting started, to electronic plans, to scheduling inspections
• How to Create an ePermitting Account and Obtain a Permit for Contractors
• How to Upload Documents through ePermitting
• How to schedule inspections via the telephone with IVR
• How to schedule inspections via text message