Lincoln County Permits (Oregon)

The Lincoln County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Lincoln County permits. Clerks in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Lincoln County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Lincoln County Clerk Newport OR 225 West Olive Street 97365 541-265-4131

Newport Clerk Newport OR 169 SW Coast Hwy 97365 541-574-0617


A Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

Depoe Bay City Hall Depoe Bay OR 570 SE Shell Ave 97341 541-765-2361

Lincoln City City Hall Lincoln OR Ste 301, 801 SW Highway 101, Ste 301 97367 541-996-2151

Newport City Hall Newport OR 169 Southwest Coast Highway 97365 541-265-5331

Siletz City Hall Siletz OR 215 West Buford Avenue 97380 541-444-2521

Toledo City Hall Toledo OR 206 North Main Street 97391 541-336-2247

Waldport City Hall Waldport OR 125 Alsea Highway 97394 541-563-3561

Yachats City Hall Yachats OR 441 Highway 101 North 97498 541-547-3565

A Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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. Lincoln County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Lincoln 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.

Lincoln City Planning Department Lincoln OR 801 Southwest Highway 101, Ste 401 97367 541-996-2153

Lincoln County Planning Department Newport OR 210 Southwest 2nd Street 97365 541-265-4192

Newport Building Department Newport OR 169 Southwest Coast Highway 97365 541-574-0627

Newport Planning Department Newport OR 169 Southwest Coast Highway 97365 541-574-0629

Toledo Planning Department Toledo OR 206 North Main Street 97391 541-336-2247