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Our permitting processes are quick, easy and customized to meet your needs

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The City is committed to honoring our customer's needs, provide professional service, and offer predictable, friendly assistance through efficient and streamlined processes. We are continually adding information to this site and streamlining procedures to make it ever easier to do business with the City of Salem.

Learn about permit requirements, applications and inspections. Fees are updated annually so please check back for updated information. If we can help clarify requirements or simplify the process, please call us at 503-588-6256.

	Permit Application Center Our one-stop shopping resource for development permits and information. Stop in and ask us a question from 8-5, Monday through Friday, call 503-588-6256 or email.		Fees. Call us at 503-588-6256 for help guaging fees for plan review, permit and service, and development.
	Enhanced Permit Services We're invested in your success. Learn more about our tailored approach to permitting to meet your development schedule.		Pre-Application Conferences Meet with City staff prior to investing in a formal submittal - have your plans reviewed early, discuss approval timelines, fees, local regulations, etc.
	Inspection Request Inspections requests made easy and convenient. Fill-out the online form and hit submit any time of day.		Special Permits Public Works administers a variety of special permits - such as permits for opening a sidewalk cafe or hanging banners or signs.
	Land Use Applications We've created a series of timelines for various land use applications to make the process easier to understand.