City Building Permits
Martins Ferry, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Martins Ferry
- Department
- City of Martins Ferry code administrator / mayor's office
- Phone
- 740-609-3385; 740-633-2876
Application Process
Source: City of Martins Ferry code administrator / mayor's office
General Requirements
- Building code
- The city has adopted 2012 ICC Residential Property Maintenance Codes for property maintenance; building permit code details were not surfaced in the search result.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Martins Ferry code administrator / mayor's office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: The city has adopted 2012 ICC Residential Property Maintenance Codes for property maintenance; building permit code details were not surfaced in the search result.
- Martins Ferry Home
- License lookup guide: Ohio Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Ohio Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Ohio hub: Ohio Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Martins Ferry code administrator / mayor's office before applying.
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