City of Pickerington (Fairfield County portion)

For code-regulated building work under the city-adopted Ohio building codes; the city expressly accepts online applications for contractor registration and building permits including residential existing, residential new construction, commercial building, and plumbing permits.

Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was found on the reviewed Pickerington building pages. Because the city relies heavily on project-specific application packets, applicants should confirm minor repair exemptions directly with the Building Department before starting work.

Building code

2019 Residential Code of Ohio and 2024 Ohio Building Code

Owner-builder

Owners may apply using the Homeowner's Affidavit and certify that they will perform the work themselves and request all required inspections.

Contractor requirements

Pickerington contractor registration is required. 2026 registration fee is $120 per trade. Trade contractors must provide the applicable Ohio license, liability insurance, and workers compensation documentation if applicable.

Source: City of Pickerington Building Department ↗

1. 01
   Register as a contractor if applicable or prepare a homeowner affidavit if the owner is doing the work.
2. 02
   File the appropriate application in OpenGov and upload plans or other required documents.
3. 03
   If needed, submit zoning and plumbing applications separately; plumbing is separately permitted and inspected through Franklin County Public Health.
4. 04
   City staff performs plan review under Pickerington ordinances and the adopted state codes.
5. 05
   Pay permit and related fees after review.
6. 06
   Schedule inspections by calling 614-833-2221 or emailing inspectionrequest@pickerington.net by 2:00 p.m. for the following business day.

Source: City of Pickerington Building Department ↗

Applications are routed through OpenGov.

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

• 614-833-2221 (phone)
• inspectionrequest@pickerington.net (email)

Scheduling deadline

Requests must be received by 2:00 p.m. for the following business day; same-day cancellations must be called in by 8:30 a.m.

Typical sequence: Based on the permit type and approved plans; permit card, permit, and approved plans must remain posted on site.

Source: City of Pickerington Building Department ↗