State License
STATE BCD/CCBRequired
Plumbing contractors operating in Portland, Oregon, must navigate a dual-layer regulatory environment. You must maintain a state-level contractor license through the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and a specific plumbing license from the Building Codes Division (BCD). Compliance is strictly enforced, and all work must adhere to the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code.
Locally, the City of Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS) manages the permitting and inspection process. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that all work is permitted before commencement and that inspections are scheduled at the appropriate project milestones. Failure to comply can result in stop-work orders, fines, and potential license disciplinary action.
State licenses provide the legal right to work; City permits provide the legal right to perform specific tasks at a specific address.
State licenses provide the legal right to work; City permits provide the legal right to perform specific tasks at a specific address.
This file exists to show what changes when the trade is Plumbing and the jurisdiction is Portland, Oregon.
Each row names the issuing authority, cost, timeline, citation, and status behind the requirement.
A practical floor for Portland, Oregon. Verify each amount with the issuing authority.
Fees are calculated based on the number of fixtures and the complexity of the plumbing system.
Bond amounts depend on the type of work and the contractor's business structure.
Fees are subject to change annually; always check the Portland BDS fee schedule.
A practical path for Plumbing contractors in Portland.
Each item names the issuing authority, cycle, and citation.
When confirmed local data is unavailable, this section stays marked for verification.
Performing plumbing work without an active permit.
Covering work before an inspector has approved it.
Using unregistered apprentices on site.
Store licenses, permits, policies, and renewal dates in one place.