COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Updates Community Business & Development Government Online Services Building About the Building Department The Building Department is open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Walk-ins are welcome and we are still available by appointment. Many Covid precautions have remained, such as plexiglass shields and hand sanitizer with masks and physical distancing optional. Karen Abdill, 503-625-4226, abdillk@sherwoodoregon.gov Kirsten Allen, 503-625-4215, allenk@sherwoodoregon.gov Read more Permit Forms Find out more about permits and the forms needed to make an application for a Building Permit. Read more Tenant Improvements Tenant improvement is a generic construction term for the interior build out of an existing building or space to customize the space to make it meet your needs. A building permit is required to repair, alter or change occupancy or use of any existing commercial structure. Read more Decks Do I need a permit for my deck? A building permit is required for all decks that are more than 30 inches above the ground measured at any point within 3 feet horizontally of the deck. For information on setbacks (how close the deck is to property line) and other regulations that may apply to your deck project, check with our Planning staff at (503) 925-2308. Even if a building permit is not required you still must meet zoning requirements. Read more Code Administration and Resources Adopted Codes The City of Sherwood and all jurisdictions in the State of Oregon adopt and use the same building code editions. You may find a list of all the current building codes and view them online on the State of Oregon’s Building Codes Division’s website. Read more Search form Search Website Building About Permit Forms CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (503) 625-4226 Inspection Line: (503) 625-0545 Fax: (503) 625-0629 building@sherwoodoregon.gov Scott McKie Building Official (503) 625-4217 View Full Contact Details RESOURCE CENTER News Forms Documents Accessory Structures for Residential Uses Building Permits Carbon Monoxide Alarms View all Forms Police Chief Jeff Groth Announces His Retirement from the City of Sherwood Police Department View all News Submit a Request Directions to City Hall Staff Login Tweets by CitySherwood