How-to · Permits & licenses

Apply for a building or trade permit in Eugene

Apply for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits online through eBuild. Some are issued the same day.

Steps

4 steps

Use an eBuild accountTrade permits that need no plan review are submitted online in eBuild.
Check for express reviewSome residential and commercial projects qualify for same-day permits.
Submit plans for bigger workNew buildings and additions usually need detailed plans reviewed by staff.
Ask for helpCall 541-682-5086, or drop in Monday–Friday, 12–4 p.m., at 99 W. 10th Ave.

How-to
Check if your Eugene business needs a license
Permits & licenses
1. See if your activity is listedLicenses are only for payday lenders, taxi and ride companies, and recycling and garbage haulers.
2. Drivers get certifiedTaxi, shuttle, Uber and Lyft drivers in the metro area must be certified.
3. Register for the payroll taxEvery business with a physical location in Eugene city limits must register.
City of Eugene Business License Office541-682-5379
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How-to
Get a permit to plant, prune or remove a street tree
Permits & licenses
1. Pick the right applicationPlanting, pruning and removal each have their own application.
2. Wait for the inspectionA city ISA Certified Arborist inspects before any permit is issued.
3. Sign the permitThe application isn't the permit. You and the city both sign it.
+ 1 more step in the full guide
City of Eugene Urban Forestry
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How-to
Start a food truck in Eugene
Permits & licenses
1. Get a county food unit licenseLane County Public Health issues the mobile food unit license.
2. Get food handler cardsEveryone serving food from the truck needs an Oregon Food Handlers Card.
3. Keep it on wheelsNo building permit is needed if it stays mobile, with no hard-wired power or piped water.
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City of Eugene
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