Administrative overview · FIPS 41043
Linn County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Linn County Planning & Building Department
For a project in or near Linn County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
541-967-3816
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
315 SW 4th Avenue, First Floor, Albany, OR 97321
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Review expectation
Usually fewer than 10 days for a complete building-permit application. The permitting clock stops for incomplete submissions and restarts when required information is supplied.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Linn County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Linn County Planning & Building Department is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 541-967-3816.
How long might review take?
Usually fewer than 10 days for a complete building-permit application. The permitting clock stops for incomplete submissions and restarts when required information is supplied.
How are inspections scheduled?
Apply and manage permits through Oregon ePermitting/Citizen Access. Inspections are requested through the portal after issuance and at required construction stages; contact Linn County Planning & Building at 541-967-3816 for scheduling or inspection questions.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Oregon's current statewide specialty codes applicable in 2026: 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code; 2023 Oregon Residential, Electrical, and Plumbing Specialty Codes; 2025 Oregon Mechanical and Energy Efficiency Specialty Codes, plus applicable manufactured-dwelling, fire/life-safety, floodplain, septic, and Linn County land-development requirements. Linn County provides an official 'When permits are not required' guide and an Agricultural Exempt Building Application. Oregon-code exemptions can cover ordinary maintenance and limited minor work, qualifying small detached accessory structures, and agricultural buildings that meet ORS 455.315; exemptions do not waive zoning, land-use, sanitation, floodplain, utility, or other applicable approvals. Agricultural dwellings are not automatically exempt.