Property & Permit Research
The County provides the following online research tools to assist with property change preparation.
This application allows you to retrieve a Property Summary Report in an easy to read format. Follow the link to the webpage that houses the application, enter the property information and download the report.
Property Information (Dial) - Individual Property Information
This application allows you to search by individual property for all known zoning, tax assessment, transportation, development, service provider, and sales information concerning that property.
After you select the property you are interested in researching, go to the "Development" tab on the left hand side to view the zoning designation(s), permit history, and historical CDD records for the property.
Disclaimer: There can be a delay showing the most current information, typically not exceeding a week after acceptance.
Oregon E-Permitting - Up-to-date Permit Search, Inspection Scheduling, Licensed Installer Permit Request
Applications that have been accepted by Deschutes County can be searched and tracked using the State of Oregon ePermitting system.
Search Options Include:
- Permit / Application Number
- Date Range of Submitted Applications
- Site Address
- Taxlot Numbers
Disclaimer: Since this is a state wide system, search results may include jurisdictions outside of Deschutes County if the search criteria is too broad.
Deschutes County Municipal Code
The most recent set of codified ordinances that govern the County.
Development Documents - Document Search of Property and/or Permits
All non-copyrighted documents the County has on record relating to property and/or permits since 1970 can be found using this tool.
Permit Query – Active Permit Search
This search tool lets users search for current active building and land use permits, and download the results of their search.
Learn how to Schedule Inspections, check your Permit Status, add documents to your permit, request your Certificate of Occupancy and how to process revisions
Clerk Records – Property Title & Deed Records
The County Clerk's Office records documents that affect title to real property located in Deschutes County. When a document is received for recording, it is checked for compliance with Oregon recording statutes. If a document cannot be recorded, it is returned to the sender with an explanation of what is wrong. As a document is recorded, an index is created and the image scanned for document retrieval.
Survey Research Tool - Survey Records
This search tool lets users search for surveys recorded at the Deschutes County Surveyor's Office and download the results of their search.
