Unincorporated Fayette County

The county packet requires a permit for residential building work and states the application must be accepted and approved before work proceeds.

Note: The public county packet reviewed did not publish a clean exempt-work list. Applicants should confirm with the county before assuming work is exempt.

Building code

Ohio Building Code and related state codes

Permit validity

Permit valid if work starts within 12 months from plan approval; one extension may be granted for another 12 months if requested at least 10 days before expiration and the extension fee is paid.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must be registered with Fayette County Building Department and provide proof of bond insurance.

Source: Fayette County Building Department ↗

1. 01
   Confirm zoning compliance with the applicable local zoning official.
2. 02
   Prepare two sets of completed drawings and the county application form.
3. 03
   Submit plans, application, and supporting materials to the Fayette County Building Department.
4. 04
   County review covers building code, floodplain, health, contractor registration, and driveway approvals as applicable.
5. 05
   Permit is issued after review and fee payment.

Source: Fayette County Building Department ↗

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

• The listed contractor is responsible for notifying the building department when work is ready for inspection. (phone)

Typical sequence: Code compliance inspections are required for applicable trades and work must be ready and accessible for inspection.

Source: Fayette County Building Department ↗