Unincorporated Clermont County

For parcels now governed through Clermont County building review, the county permit-trigger list applies: additions, decks, demolitions, detached structures, roofing, pools, signs, siding, retaining walls, electrical service changes, and similar work

• Exempt Fences 6 feet or lower do not require a building permit (where Clermont County is the building authority)
• Exempt Agricultural structures may be exempt if not primarily retail or commercial and qualifying conditions are met

Note: No Amelia-specific current exemption list exists. Where Clermont County is the building authority, the county exemption list applies. Confirm with the active authority before proceeding.

Building code

Ohio building codes and local zoning controls as administered by successor jurisdiction

Contractor requirements

State-licensed trades apply under Ohio law; no Amelia-specific current contractor licensing rule exists

1. 01
   Determine the current township jurisdiction for the parcel because Amelia is no longer an active municipality.
2. 02
   Obtain zoning approval from the applicable township.
3. 03
   Submit building permit materials to Clermont County Permit Central if county building review applies to that parcel, which is the standard pattern.
4. 04
   Complete plan review corrections, pay fees, and obtain permit issuance through the active authority.

Typical processing time: Clermont County goal: 10 to 15 business days for residential plan review; 15 to 30 business days for commercial plan review

Source: Successor township zoning authority; Clermont County Building Department / Permit Central for building permits ↗

Parcel-specific; Clermont County accepts cash, checks payable to Clermont County Treasurer, and credit cards with additional fees

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Parcel-specific; if Clermont County, call by 4:00 p.m. the business day before inspection (phone)

Scheduling deadline

4:00 p.m. the business day before inspection (if Clermont County is the building authority)

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (if Clermont County)

Time windows

Morning: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; Afternoon: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Parcel-specific; if Clermont County is the building authority, possible inspections include footer, slab, crawl, rough, insulation, utility, and final inspections among others