Do I need a permit for residential demolition in Keizer?
Keizer does not issue residential building permits. Keizer does not run its own building program. The Oregon Building Codes Division Local Building Department Directory lists Marion County as the building department for Keizer for all permit types (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing). The City of Keizer Building Permit Division takes applications at City Hall for single family homes, residential remodels and accessory structures on Marion County permit forms; Marion County Building Inspection (5155 Silverton Rd NE, Salem, 503-588-5147) handles plumbing with plan review, septic, deferred submittals, re-inspections and electrical with plan review.
The requirements below come from Oregon rules and describe the standard the work must still meet. They are not a statement that Keizer will issue you a permit.
Most likely yes. Residential demolition usually requires a permit in Oregon. Confirm the specifics with Keizer.
Oregon DEQ requires an asbestos survey by an accredited inspector before demolishing any residential building built before Jan. 1, 2004, and a copy of the survey report must be on site during the work (OAR 340-248-0270). The owner-occupant exemption that applies to a homeowner's own renovation does not apply to demolition: friable asbestos must be removed by a DEQ-licensed abatement contractor before demolition, and nonfriable removal requires a DEQ notification. Demolition is outside the statutory authority of the ORSC (R101.2.3.1), so whether a demolition permit is needed, and what it requires, is set by the city or county; confirm with the local building or planning office.
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- Asbestos survey report by an accredited inspector for a residence built before Jan. 1, 2004Required
- Local demolition permit applicationLikely required
- Utility disconnect confirmations (electric, gas, water)Sometimes required
- Sewer or septic capping approvalSometimes required
- Site plan showing the structure to be removedSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Sewer cap or utility termination inspection where required locally
- Final site inspection where a demolition permit is issued
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for residential demolition in Keizer?
- Most likely yes. Residential demolition usually requires a permit in Oregon. Confirm the specifics with Keizer. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Keizer?
- The local building department for Keizer handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
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