Lake County Permits (Oregon)

The Lake County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Lake County permits. Clerks in Lake County, Oregon may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Lake County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Lake County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Lake County Clerk Lakeview OR 513 Center Street 97630 541-947-6006


A Lake County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Lake County, Oregon issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Lake County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Lake County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Lake County Building Department Christmas Valley OR W CHRISTMAS VALLEY Hwy 97641 541-576-2115

Lake County Planning Department Lakeview OR 513 Center Street 97630 541-947-6032


A Lake County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Lake County, Oregon may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Lake County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Lakeview Town Hall Lakeview OR 525 North 1st Street 97630 541-947-2020

Paisley City Hall Paisley OR 705 Chewaucan Street 97636 541-943-3173