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.

Do I need a permit for pavers, driveway, or hardscape 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.

Permit may be required

It depends. Whether pavers, driveway, or hardscape needs a permit in Keizer comes down to the details of your project.

The ORSC exempts concrete sidewalks, slabs, platforms, driveways, and similar work from a building permit (R105.2 item 2); BCD describes the exemption as covering slabs and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over a basement or story below. Grading, impervious-surface, stormwater, and right-of-way permits are set by cities and counties, not by the state building code. Retaining walls that support a regulated building or retain material that could impact one need a building permit statewide (ORSC R101.2.2 item 2).

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Documents you may need

Site plan showing hardscape area and drainageSometimes required
Retaining wall design where a wall supports a building or a surchargeSometimes required
Right-of-way or driveway approach permit from the city or countySometimes required
Local grading, stormwater, or erosion control reviewVerification needed

Possible inspections

Retaining wall inspection where a permit is issued
Right-of-way inspection for driveway approaches where required

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for pavers, driveway, or hardscape in Keizer?: It depends. Whether pavers, driveway, or hardscape needs a permit in Keizer comes down to the details of your project. 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.

PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.