Local building department guide · Updated 2026-07-30
Gresham Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact
Use this guide to find the official City of Gresham Building Permits and Inspections, start a permit application, search permit records, schedule an inspection, and locate the correct zoning or plan review contact.
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Quick actions
Apply for a building permit
Review the typical application path and prepare your project details.
See permit stepsTrack or search permits
Find Gresham permit search resources and application status links.
Search permitsSchedule a building inspection
Learn what to have ready before requesting your next inspection.
Schedule inspectionEnerGov portal login
Open the department's official online services and permit portal.
Open portalThe City of Gresham provides building permits, plan review, inspections, land-use review, and code-related services inside Gresham city limits. Gresham is in Multnomah County, but county permit records apply to unincorporated areas and do not replace the city’s process.
Gresham building permits and EnerGov
Gresham’s Building Permits and Inspections office requires permits for many new buildings, additions, alterations, repairs, moves, occupancy changes, and electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing work. Applications and supporting plans are submitted through the city’s EnerGov portal. Projects needing plan review should include the city’s applicable residential, commercial, public-facility, erosion-control, or other checklist.
Land-use and planning applications are separate from the building permit but may be connected to the same development. Confirm the applicable Gresham Development Code, zoning, design, right-of-way, and system-development-charge requirements before construction begins.
Inspections, compliance, and occupancy records
Schedule or cancel inspections through the EnerGov portal. Gresham says inspections are performed daily between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and requests submitted before midnight can generally be considered for the next day. The permit must be issued and the work must be ready for the requested inspection.
Gresham provides public access to building permit and land-use records, including permit history, inspection history, inspection results, certificates of occupancy, approved plans, and building code violation cases. Older records use different city search ranges, so check the city’s record page before requesting historical documents.
Official contact information
Building Permits and Inspections is at Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, Oregon 97030, with permit-service help at 503-618-2845. Use Multnomah County only for unincorporated property and use another incorporated city’s office when the address is outside Gresham.
Permit process
How to Apply for a Gresham Building Permit
Confirm the project scope
Identify the work, property address, project valuation, and whether plans are required.
Prepare your documents
Gather plans, owner and contractor details, site information, and any zoning approvals.
Submit and monitor
Submit through the department’s stated process, pay fees, and watch for review comments.
Field work & closeout
Building Inspections & Code Compliance in Gresham
Most permitted work must remain accessible for inspection at defined stages. Before scheduling, check your permit record for the required inspection sequence and make sure the site is safe and ready. Final inspections can be especially important for code compliance and a certificate of occupancy.
Helpful preparation
Keep the permit card or approval number available, confirm the property address, and ask the official office about lead times or reinspection fees.
Planning & review
Zoning and Plan Review Requirements
A building permit is not always the only approval your project needs. Zoning guidelines may affect use, setbacks, height, parking, signage, or lot coverage. Residential and commercial building permits can also follow different plan review tracks, so confirm the correct path before investing in a full plan set.
For a project in Gresham, start with the official department below and ask which zoning, planning, conservation, or fire review approvals apply to your address.
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Official Contact Information
| Department | City of Gresham Building Permits and Inspections |
|---|---|
| Phone | (503) 618-2845 |
| Address | 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 |
| Official website | https://www.greshamoregon.gov/services/building-permits-and-inspections/ |
| Last verified | 2026-07-30 |
Official source pages used for this guide
These links were checked on 2026-07-30. Requirements, fees, office hours, and portal addresses can change; use the official source as the final authority.
- https://www.greshamoregon.gov/services/building-permits-and-inspections/
- https://greshamor-energovweb.tylerhost.net/
- https://www.greshamoregon.gov/services/building-permits-and-inspections/building-permits-and-land-use-records/
- https://www.greshamoregon.gov/services/building-permits-and-inspections/residential-building-projects/
- https://www.greshamoregon.gov/permits/
- https://www.greshamoregon.gov/city-managers-office/city-recorder/public-information-requests/