In 2025, Building & Permit Services issued 9,639 permits for 6,935 accepted permit applications across three categories: Trade (5,105), Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family (960), and Residential (870).​

Here’s what those projects include:



• 5,105 trade permit applications (plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
• 960 commercial, industrial, and multi-family permit applications, including new construction, tenant improvements, and phased projects
• 870 residential permit applications, covering single-family homes and residential alterations

Permit review times varied by project scope and complexity.

• Minor repairs were typically reviewed within 1–2 days
• Tenant improvements averaged approximately 16 days
• Large additions and phased projects averaged up to 68 days
• New commercial buildings averaged approximately 180 days

This data is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to transparency and predictability in the permitting process.

Read the full article: https://www.eugene-or.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/7335

As Eugene enters the third year of Urban Growth Strategies, work is advancing on a new approach to planning for the next 20 years of housing, employment, and urban land use. Several major milestones have been reached over the past two years:

• The Eugene City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners formally initiated plan and code amendments. This first package includes five new chapters of the Eugene Comprehensive Plan, a Land Use Designation Map, and actions to support housing and jobs development.
• The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) adopted new rules for how cities plan for future housing and urban growth. These rules will shape upcoming Urban Growth Strategies work. The new framework is intended to support a more comprehensive understanding of Eugene’s housing needs for the next 20 years of growth, as well as local actions to promote housing production, affordability, and choice.
• Staff engaged with nearly 400 community members across 28 in-person events, 18 interviews, and community surveys in 2025. Read the 2025 Community Engagement Summary.
• We launched the Equity Atlas: Selected Stories in Eugene’s History of Displacement - a research effort that documents how historic land use decisions have shaped today’s patterns of land use and housing access.

Upcoming Planning Commission Meetings

By the end of 2026, staff will ask City Council and the Board of County Commissioners to take action on meaningful changes to local land use plans and regulations. During several upcoming Planning Commission meetings, staff will provide updates on various components of this work.

• February 10, 2026 – Housing & Compact Development Actions: Staff will present on proposed actions to support compact, walkable development in centers and reduce barriers to multi-unit housing development citywide.
• February 24, 2026 – Comprehensive Plan Update: Staff will provide an update on development of Eugene’s Comprehensive Plan, including new chapters on community engagement, housing, compact development, community health, and land use.
• March 10, 2026 – Middle Housing Actions: Staff will also present code concepts to revise Eugene’s middle housing standards to comply with recent changes to state law and to reduce barriers to development.

The most updated Planning Commission calendar, as well as meeting agendas, materials, and guidance on viewing or providing public testimony, is available on the Planning Commission webpage.

Stay tuned for what else is coming in 2026 with Urban Growth Strategies. Visit the project webpage and Engage Eugene page for the most updated information.

The Public Health Standards project is an effort to identify possible changes to Eugene’s land use regulations to address the concerns of residents living near industrial areas within City limits. 

On January 13, 2026, the Eugene Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend Version 4 of the proposed land use code amendments that would require the City to provide notice of building permit applications to public health agencies. The proposed amendments do not require applicants to identify and attest to the air, land, and water permits required for their proposed uses, as was included in previous versions of the code amendments.

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council will hold its own public hearing on February 17, 2026. The City Council will then deliberate and make a final decision on the proposed amendments.

How to Submit Testimony & Attend the Public Hearing

• Written Testimony: Submit a written statement to the City Council, c/o CA 25-3 Planning Division, 99 W. 10^th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 or by e-mail to RVerner@Eugene-or.gov. Written testimony will be provided to the City Council in batches as it is received.
• Spoken Testimony: Attend the public hearing on February 17, 2026, and provide spoken testimony, which will be recorded. Instructions for providing spoken testimony will be provided during the hearing. The City Council may limit the time for each speaker to a few minutes.

Issues which may provide the basis for an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals must be raised in writing with sufficient specificity to enable the decision maker to respond to the issue prior to the expiration of the comment period.



More information for options to attend, watch, and participate in the public hearing will be available at: www.eugene-or.gov/3360/Webcasts-and-Meeting-Materials.

Learn more and stay engaged on the project’s Engage Eugene page.

The City of Eugene is accepting applications for committees that help guide and oversee investments to revitalize downtown. We are looking to fill vacancies on the Downtown Urban Renewal District’s Expenditure Review Panel (ERP), the Riverfront Urban Renewal District’s River Guides, and the Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) Review Panel. These committees are a great way to be more active and engaged in civic life while participating in meaningful ways to guide development. Applications deadline is January 31, go to: https://www.eugene-or.gov/86/Boards-and-Commissions

The Expenditure Review Panel: convenes at least once a year to prepare a report on the Urban Renewal Agency’s use of Downtown Urban Renewal Plan funds and on whether the expenditure of tax increment funds was limited to the authorized projects and the associated administrative costs authorized by the Plan.

River Guides: an advisory committee for activities within the Riverfront Urban Renewal District, with a primary focus on Downtown Riverfront redevelopment. The committee provides broad perspectives and diverse insights to help transform the riverfront into a vibrant, community-oriented destination.



Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) Review Panel: the MUPTE program aims to promote higher density housing development downtown. The Panel typically meets three to six times each year to review MUPTE applications and provide advisory input for the program. The available public health technical representative position requires applicants with experience in the ways the built environment impacts public health.

The City of Eugene invites proposals to create new homes for low- and moderate-income households through its 2026 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Request for Proposals (RFP).

Applicants may request one or both resources, depending on the needs of the proposed project.

The full RFP, including award criteria and application instructions, is available on the AHTF website.

Proposed housing developments must:

• Be located within Eugene city limits
• Include at least four dwellings
• Serve households earning 100% of Area Median Income (AMI) or below
•  Meet City affordability requirements and leverage at least 50% of total development costs from other sources

Applicants must submit:

• A letter of interest by February 5, 2026, and
• A complete application by March 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

The RFP is an open, competitive process. Proposals will be evaluated by City staff and an Evaluation Committee. The AHTF Advisory Committee will review the results and make funding recommendations to staff. The Eugene City Council will make final award decisions.

For more information contact Laura Hammond, 541-682-5502; LHammond@eugene-or.gov.

The City of Eugene is seeking a Building and Permit Services (BPS) Director to lead a large, dynamic team responsible for complex operations that are vital to our community’s livability and economic prosperity.

As a key member of the Planning and Development Leadership Team, this position oversees the operations of the Building and Permit Services Division, including plan checking and building permit approval, field inspection, business license, code compliance, the rental housing program, and administrative support and operations of the City’s Permit and Information Center.

The position partners closely with other City Divisions and Departments and outside agencies and organizations to help achieve strategic City objectives in service to our community. 

For additional information see our BPS Director Brochure and to apply visit the job posting.

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

📞 541-682-5501

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