Austin McGuigan, Director
850 Main Street
Dallas, OR 97338
Ph.: (503) 623-9237
Fax: (503) 623-6009
Inspection Request: (503) 623-8771
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Building Division
The Building Division is responsible for administering the building permit and inspection program in accordance with State building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and manufactured dwelling setup codes. Certified inspectors supported by clerical staff perform these tasks.
Building Division Staff
Mark Burrows, Building Official
Rich Morse, Building Inspector
Willy Andrist, Commercial Plumbing Inspector
Gary Noble, Electrical Inspector
Autumn Hillebrand, Office Manager
Katie Lambert, Permits Specialist
Ronda Hipp, Building Technician
Please visit the Permit Processes website for information on applying for Building, Manufactured Structure, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Permits at Polk County for the following jurisdictions:
- Building Permits – County and City of Falls City only (not including City of Dallas, City of Independence, City of Monmouth, City of Salem, City of Willamina)
- Manufactured Structure Permits – County and City of Falls City only
- Electrical Permits – County, City of Dallas, City of Falls City and City of Independence
** Effective July 1, 2011 Electrical Permits within Monmouth city limits will be administered by the City of Monmouth. Please contact our office if you have any questions.**
- Plumbing Permits – County and City of Falls City only
- Mechanical Permits – County and City of Falls City only
***Licensed Contractors - Purchase Permits Online***
If you are a licensed contractor, you are now able to purchase limited Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permits online that do not require a plan review, through the State of Oregon's ePermitting website. To utilize this convenient way to purchase permits online, visit the State of Oregon ePermitting website at http://www.oregon-epermitting.info/.
***New Carbon Monoxide Alarm/Detector requirements,
effective April 1, 2011***
View the new code change in the 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code and the new Mechanical Permit Application form. For more information, view our flyer and the State of Oregon's web page regarding carbon monoxide.
***New Radon Control Method requirements, effective April 1, 2011***
View the Radon Control Methods handout for more information on the amendment to Appendix F, of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, for new dwelling construction.