Brown County

Brown County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Brown County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Brown County Building Department
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Phone: (937) 378-4716
Email: building@browncountyohio.gov
Address: 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 111, Georgetown, OH 45121

Full unincorporated Brown County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Brown County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Brown County, Ohio. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.