Columbia County Courthouse

230 Strand Street, St. Helens, OR 97051 • Phone: (503) 397-7210 • Toll Free: (888) 397-7210

Columbia County

Land Development Services

Contact Information

  • Columbia County Courthouse, Rm. 105
  • 230 Strand St., St. Helens, Oregon 97051
  • Todd Dugdale, Director

New Hours:

  • Monday thru Thursday
  • 8:30am -12:00pm 1pm - 5pm
  • Closed Fridays

Department Contacts

  • Phone: (503)397-1501
  • Fax: (503)366-3902
  • Building/Electrical Inspections: (503)397-7265
  • On-Site(Septic System) Inspections: (503)397-7269
  • Department Staff Directory

Department Mission Statement

To provide quality, customer-oriented services to Columbia County citizens and other Department customers in the implementation of goals, policies and standards of the Board of Commissioners as expressed in the County's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, Building, On-Site Wastewater and Solid Waste codes in order to create a functional and sustainable quality of life and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Columbia County.

Department News and Notices 

Business Guide

Information for Business and Industry on the Development Process