County Building Permits
Clinton County, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clinton County, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Clinton County
- Department
- Clinton County Building and Zoning
- Address
- 46 S. South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177
- Phone
- 937-382-2033
Application Process
- Start with the county building/zoning office and submit the appropriate application and plan set.
- Staff reviews zoning and building items, then issues permit if compliant.
General Requirements
Permit required for work subject to the Ohio Building Code and county regulations.
Required Documents
- application
- plans or drawings when required
- supporting trade or site documents as requested
- Building code
- Ohio Building Code
- Contractor requirements
- Ohio does not have a statewide general contractor license; trade work must use appropriately licensed OCILB trades where applicable.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Fee schedule is project and type based.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Clinton County Building and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- By phone (phone)
- By email (email)
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation or footing, rough-in, insulation if applicable, final, and any specialty inspections as required.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Ohio Building Code
- Verify contractor license: Ohio eLicense Contractor Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- FAQ
- Fee schedule PDF
- 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 Clinton County Building and Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clinton County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Clinton County, OH?
- Permit required for work subject to the Ohio Building Code and county regulations.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Clinton County, OH?
- Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule is project and type based..
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clinton County, OH?
- 1. Start with the county building/zoning office and submit the appropriate application and plan set. 2. Staff reviews zoning and building items, then issues permit if compliant.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Clinton County, OH?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: By phone, By email.
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