Permit Services

Visit building permits and inspections to apply for a permit or schedule an inspection.

Other building permit resources:

• Access building permit records
• Building projects that don’t require a permit
• Commercial building projects
• Permit fees
• Planner on Duty
• Public facilities projects
• Residential building projects

Questions?

Contact the Permit Center:

• Phone: 503-618-2845
• PermitCenter@GreshamOregon.gov

Visit the business license page to apply for or renew a business license.

Other business resources:

• Small business permits
• Small business center
• Small business resources
• Economic development

Questions?

Contact business licensing at:

• Phone: 503-618-2370
• BusinessLicense@GreshamOregon.gov

Backyard chicken permit application

Street closure permits

• Street closure applications must be submitted within 45 days of the event.
• Steps:
  1. Plan the event.
  2. Submit your application, including traffic control plan, site plan and proof of insurance.
  3. Get a fire permit if needed.
  4. Get an permit from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission if needed.
  5. Notify neighbors about the event.
  6. Notify TriMet of any street closures that will affect public transportation.
• Questions? Contact StreetClosure@GreshamOregon.gov.

Street closure permit application

Parks special use permits

• Special use applications must be submitted within 30 days of the event.
• Other permits may be required depending on the event; see permit application for details.
• Questions? Contact Erika.Michaud@GreshamOregon.gov.

Parks special use permit application

Carnivals and fairs

• Carnivals and fairs must comply with requirements in the fire prevention planning guide.
• A fire prevention permit is required.
• Questions? Call 503-618-2355.

More about carnivals and fairs

Filming in Gresham

• Event/street closure applications must be submitted within 30 days of the event.
• Production insurance is required to film in Gresham.
• Neighborhood(s) must be notified of film production activities, including dates.
• Questions? Call 503-618-2710.

More about filming in Gresham

Haunted houses

• Haunted houses must comply with requirements in the fire prevention planning guide.
• A fire prevention permit is required.
• Questions? Call 503-618-2355.

More about haunted houses

Sidewalk or special event sales

• Sidewalk and special event sales must comply with requirements in the fire prevention planning guide.
• A fire prevention permit is required.
• Questions? Call 503-618-2355.

More about sidewalk/special event sales

Visit the fire permits page to apply for a fire-related permit.

Questions?

Call 503-618-2355.

Visit planning handouts, applications and forms to apply for a planning-related permit.

Access land use application records

Questions?

Contact the Planner on Duty at 503-618-2780 or POD@GreshamOregon.gov.

Private transportation for hire permit: Uber, Lyft, etc.

A right-of-way permit is needed when working or encroaching in the public right-of-way, including City of Gresham easements. Apply through the link at the top of this page.

Main right-of-way permit types

• Sidewalk and driveway permit
• Encroachment permits
• Licensed utility permits used only by utilities that are licensed to have infrastructure in Gresham’s public right-of-way
• Over-dimensional hazardous load permit
• General right-of-way permit

Some of these permit types of broken down further because they have different submittal or processing requirements. Be sure to choose the correct option based on the permit descriptions.

Common submittal requirements include proof of contractor’s insurance and a bond.

Related documents

• Right-of-way permit bond form
• Workers' Compensation exemption certification form

Questions?

Call Haleigh Reyes at 503-618-2639.

RV parking permits

Sign permit application

Pick up an application at the City's Operations Center, located at 2123 SE Hogan Road.

Tree permits