Village of Baltimore, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Baltimore splits permitting responsibilities. The Village issues zoning permits. Commercial building permits and occupancy permits route through the Fairfield County Building Department. Residential building permits and inspections are handled through the Village's contracted SAFEbuilt process in CommunityCore.

Department

Village of Baltimore Building Department and Zoning & Code Enforcement

Address

103 West Market Street, Baltimore, OH 43105

Phone

740-862-4491

Email

twise@baltimoreohio.org , mmusic@baltimoreohio.org

Website

https://www.baltimoreohio.org/building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Apply for a Village zoning permit first and submit the zoning application to the Village Office.
2. For commercial work, present the signed zoning permit to the Fairfield County Building Department for the building-permit process and inspections.
3. For residential work, apply through the CommunityCore permit portal used by the Village's SAFEbuilt contractor.
4. Ensure contractor registration is current with the Village before work starts.
5. Complete required inspections through Fairfield County for commercial work or through SAFEbuilt for residential work.
6. Obtain final occupancy approval from the applicable authority. Baltimore's building page states Fairfield County issues the occupancy permit for commercial work.

Source: Village of Baltimore Building Department and Zoning & Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Baltimore's zoning page requires zoning permits when a building or structure is built, moved, added to, or altered, including single-family, multi-family, commercial, industrial, building additions, fences, in-ground pools, satellite dish antennas, signs, and wireless telecommunication facilities.

Required Documents

• Village zoning permit application
• Site plan (for zoning)
• Contractor information
• Applicable county or SAFEbuilt building-permit submittals

Permit validity

Zoning permit is void if work is not started within one year or completed within two years.

Building code

State Ohio codes administered through Fairfield County for commercial work and through the Village's SAFEbuilt residential building department services for residential work.

Owner-builder

Property owners or residents performing work themselves are not required to register as contractors.

Contractor requirements

Village contractor registration is required. Registration requires insurance, workers compensation if applicable, taxpayer registration, and for electrical, plumbing, and heating/cooling registration on commercial projects a copy of the current state license. Registration fee is $50 and expires December 31 each year.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Contractor registration fee is $50.

Permit fee formula

Not fully published on the reviewed village pages.

Payment note

Village sources say zoning fees are paid when the application is made; no online payment instructions for permit fees were published on the reviewed permit pages.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Baltimore Building Department and Zoning & Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Commercial: Fairfield County Building Department; Residential: SAFEbuilt CommunityCore (other)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Village office hours)

Typical inspection sequence: Zoning approval first, then building permit, then inspections by the applicable building authority, then final occupancy approval where required.

Additional Resources

• Building code: State Ohio codes administered through Fairfield County for commercial work and through the Village's SAFEbuilt residential building department services for residential work.
• Verify contractor license: Ohio eLicense Contractor Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Contractor Information Sheet
• Contractor Registration Form
• Fence Permits
• License lookup guide: Ohio Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Ohio Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Ohio hub: Ohio Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of Baltimore Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Village of Baltimore, OH?

Baltimore's zoning page requires zoning permits when a building or structure is built, moved, added to, or altered, including single-family, multi-family, commercial, industrial, building additions, fences, in-ground pools, satellite dish antennas, signs, and wireless telecommunication facilities.

How much does a building permit cost in Village of Baltimore, OH?

The minimum permit fee is Contractor registration fee is $50.. Fees are calculated as: Not fully published on the reviewed village pages..

How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Baltimore, OH?

1. Apply for a Village zoning permit first and submit the zoning application to the Village Office. 2. For commercial work, present the signed zoning permit to the Fairfield County Building Department for the building-permit process and inspections. 3. For residential work, apply through the CommunityCore permit portal used by the Village's SAFEbuilt contractor. 4. Ensure contractor registration is current with the Village before work starts. 5. Complete required inspections through Fairfield County for commercial work or through SAFEbuilt for residential work. 6. Obtain final occupancy approval from the applicable authority. Baltimore's building page states Fairfield County issues the occupancy permit for commercial work.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Baltimore, OH?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Commercial: Fairfield County Building Department; Residential: SAFEbuilt CommunityCore.

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