A recent scamming effort has targeted applicants to city land use decisions, infrastructure projects, and other city business with illegitimate fee collection requests. Be wary of fee requests in excess of what Molalla City Staff has conveyed to you and reach out to our staff directly if you receive any payment requests that look suspicious. The City will NEVER request a wire payment.
PUBLIC NOTICE: On December 10, 2025, City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-12: Amending Molalla Municipal Code, Chapter 2.04.010 City Council Meetings. Regular City Council meetings will start at 6:00pm beginning on January 14, 2026.
Most new construction, additions, and structures require two approvals: a Building Permit Authorization from the City of Molalla that looks at planning, zoning, and infrastructure, and a Building Permit from Clackamas County that looks at the structure, fire code, and private connections to public infrastructure.
Review our submission guide to understand the process.
Complete the digital form below.
Note: You must call Community Development to pay the permit fee after submitting.
We review for zoning compliance.
Typical review time is 6 weeks.
Apply for a Building Permit with Clackamas County. This can be done simultaneously to City review.
Contact the Community Development Department. We're here to help.
Phone503-759-0205
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LocationMolalla Civic Center 315 Kennel Avenue Molalla, OR 97038
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Hours Mon. 8am - 4:30pm Tue. 8am - 4:30pm Wed. 8am - 4:30pm Thur. 8am - 4:30pm Friday's by appointment only.
Dan ZinderPlanning Manager