Curious how the permitting process works, or looking for ways to keep your next project moving smoothly?

The City of Eugene's Permit & Information Center is launching a new series of free, in-person community workshops designed to make the permitting process more accessible, transparent, and easier to navigate.

These sessions will break down common pitfalls, clarify requirements, and offer practical strategies to help reduce delays during application and plan review. Our goal is simple: provide clear information so applicants, designers, and property owners can move forward with confidence.

All sessions will take place in The Atrium building located at 99 W 10th Ave, First Floor in the Sloat Conference room.

Permitting 101: Navigating the Building Permit Process

Wednesday, March 18 at 12:00 PM

This foundational session will walk through:

• The key steps from application submittal to permit issuance
• What’s required for application acceptance
• What to expect during plan review
• Resources to improve communication and avoid common delays

Whether you are new to the process or just want a refresher, this workshop is designed to help you better understand how the pieces fit together.

Middle Housing in Eugene: What It Is, Where It Fits, and How to Get Started

Thursday, May 14 at 12:00 PM

Middle Housing, including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, and cottage clusters, can be a great fit for Eugene. But understanding where it’s allowed and how to get started can feel complex.

Join us for a practical, plain-language workshop that will cover:

• What Middle Housing is and where it is permitted
• Current standards, requirements, and available resources
• How Middle Housing Land Divisions (MHLDs) can enable separate ownership of units
• The basics of site feasibility and permitting

We’ll share local examples, walk through common design considerations and pitfalls, and highlight tools to help you confidently explore a project.

Who Should Attend:

Homeowners, small builders, designers, neighborhood leaders, real estate professionals, and anyone interested in how Middle Housing supports housing options in Eugene.

Visit our Community Events and Education page to register for an upcoming session and share the information with colleagues, clients, and community members who may benefit.

We look forward to connecting with you in person.

The PIC at the Atrium Building is open for in-person, drop-in service Monday–Friday, 12:00–4:00 p.m. City services remain available Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. by phone, email, or appointment.

Need help? Use the contact list below:

• Permit Intake & Support – Project consultations, eBuild help

📞 541-682-5505 | ✉️ permitinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Commercial Permits – Code questions, plan review

📞 541-682-5613 | ✉️ commercialpermitinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Residential Permits – Code questions, plan review

📞 541-682-5611 | ✉️ residentialpermitinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Land Use / Planning / Zoning – Zoning, height/setbacks, signs, parking

📞 541-682-8336 | ✉️ landuseinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Public Works – Stormwater, easements, SDCs, floodplain

📞 541-682-8400 | ✉️ publicworksinfo@eugene-or.gov

• Inspection Support – Schedule inspections, certificates of occupancy

📞 541-682-5283 | ✉️ inspectionsupport@eugene-or.gov

• Code Compliance – Report code violations

📞 541-682-5819 | ✉️ codecompliance@eugene-or.gov

• Erosion Prevention – Permit requirements for land disturbance

📞 541-682-8498 | ✉️ erosioninfo@eugene-or.gov

• Business Licensing – Licensing, certification, registration

📞 541-682-5379 | ✉️ businesslicense@eugene-or.gov

• Rental Housing – Standards and complaint process

📞 541-682-8282 | ✉️ rentalhousing@eugene-or.gov

• General Info & Payments – Applications, documents, payments

📞 541-682-5086

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