City Building Permits

Village of St. Paris, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of St. Paris, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Ohio Champaign County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village zoning and code enforcement within village and extraterritorial jurisdiction; county handles building permits.

Department
Village of St. Paris Planning and Zoning / Municipal Building; Champaign County Building Regulations for building permits
Address
135 West Main Street, St. Paris, OH 43072
Phone
937-663-4329
Website
https://www.stparisohio.org/planning-zoning

Application Process

  1. Obtain village zoning permit before certain work.
  2. For building work, obtain county building permit from Champaign County Building Regulations.
  3. Follow any village-specific zoning restrictions and fee steps.

Source: Village of St. Paris Planning and Zoning / Municipal Building; Champaign County Building Regulations for building permits

General Requirements

Zoning permit required for new construction, additions, fences, walls, decks, permanent pools, signs over 6 sq. ft., garages/carports, and demolition.

Required Documents

  • Zoning application is downloadable
  • specific county building documents are required for building permits
Building code
County building regulations and Ohio code apply.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • portable storage buildings 120 sq. ft. or less
  • sidewalks and driveways
  • painting
  • spouting and siding
  • remodeling that does not change the footprint
  • portable pools seasonal
  • signs under 6 sq. ft.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Zoning first, then county building permit and inspections.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of St. Paris Planning and Zoning / Municipal Building; Champaign County Building Regulations for building permits before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of St. Paris Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Village of St. Paris, OH?
Zoning permit required for new construction, additions, fences, walls, decks, permanent pools, signs over 6 sq. ft., garages/carports, and demolition.
How do I apply for a building permit in Village of St. Paris, OH?
1. Obtain village zoning permit before certain work. 2. For building work, obtain county building permit from Champaign County Building Regulations. 3. Follow any village-specific zoning restrictions and fee steps.
What work is exempt from building permits in Village of St. Paris, OH?
The following work is generally exempt: portable storage buildings 120 sq. ft. or less; sidewalks and driveways; painting; spouting and siding; remodeling that does not change the footprint; portable pools seasonal; signs under 6 sq. ft..

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