Lane County Building Permits

Chris Kamely

Been trying to get a hold of an inspector or code enforcement for 2 months. All these new hires don't have a clue as the good and knowledgeable people have retired. I guess if they don't want to do their job, I will not bother with a permit for my addition.

Scott Foss

Nearly impossible to talk to anyone. Their office is closed because of covid, so phone/web are the only options. I have been leaving voicemails for the last 5 days and no return call. The link from LMD online to schedule an inspection doesn't go anywhere that one can schedule an inspection from. Can still schedule by phone. But I don't need an inspection, I need to talk to someone. Quite frustrated.

Nathan Blackley

In years past they were much easier and friendly to deal with. For some reason over the past few years they seem to have a goal of making the most simple things difficult. Permits for something as simple as a carport can take 2 months. If your plans have a mistake on them that wasn't caught, they want you to resubmit them which takes another 2-4 weeks. Just like all the government agencies, you have to stay polite and respectful even if you're verbally abused, wait all day and no inspector shows up, wait to get a call back and never get one, or any other things they throw at you after spending $10k. Aren't we supposed to be paying for a service that keeps people safe. Certainly seems more like a service to raise the price of housing, slow down progress and create jobs for power hungry individuals. Hopefully one day they will go back to realizing that the public are their customers that keep them employed.

dean mcclure

Poorly staffed When i called to report a contractor repeatedly not pulling permits for permitable work It was not their problem They dont care.