Dublin, OH — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Division of Building Standards

Street address

5800 Shier Rings Road, Dublin, OH 43016

Phone

(614) 410-4670

Coverage

City of Dublin straddles Franklin, Delaware, and Union counties. The Division of Building Standards issues permits for all work within Dublin city limits regardless of county.

Online portal

Applications and Permits Hub

Accela Citizen Access

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Dublin

New construction, additions, alterations, and trade work (electrical, HVAC, plumbing) require permits. Permits must be paid and issued prior to commencement of construction.

Note: Ohio Building Code Section 105.2 and Residential Code of Ohio Section R105.2 provide state minimum exemptions applicable in Dublin. Confirm additional local exemptions with Division of Building Standards at (614) 410-4670.

Required documents

Completed application
Construction documents or drawings
Specifications
Contractor registration where applicable
Two copies or electronic equivalent
Supporting documentation varies by project type

Building code: 2024 Ohio Building Code (commercial); 2019 Residential Code of Ohio (1-, 2-, 3-family dwellings); current Ohio Plumbing Code; current Ohio Mechanical Code; 2023 National Electrical Code
Contractor requirements: Any individual contracted to perform work must be registered in their particular trade field where registration is required (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.). Confirm which trades require Dublin-specific registration vs. OCILB state license only.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Residential reviews approximately 10 business days; commercial reviews approximately 15-30 business days. Ohio law requires review within 30 days of receipt.

01

Access the Accela Citizen Access portal through the Dublin applications and permits page
02

Select the applicable permit type (residential, commercial, trade)
03

Submit application and upload construction documents through ProjectDox electronic plan review
04

Division of Building Standards reviews plans for code compliance (2024 OBC for commercial; 2019 RCO for residential)
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Respond to any plan review comments
06

Pay permit fees (fees due after plan review, before issuance)
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Permit is issued; work may not begin until permit is issued
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Schedule required inspections through Accela portal
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Complete all required inspections
10

Obtain certificate of occupancy or completion where required

Typical processing time: Residential reviews approximately 10 business days; commercial reviews approximately 15-30 business days. Ohio law requires review within 30 days of receipt.

Source: Division of Building Standards ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Dublin building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Included in permit fee structure

Permit fee formula

Fees depend on project type and scope; not fully detailed in public-facing web content

Permits must be paid before issuance; online payment through Accela portal

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Accela Citizen Access portal (online)
(614) 410-4670 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday-Friday business hours

Typical sequence: Follows OBC and RCO sequencing -- footings, foundation, rough trades, framing, insulation, finals

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Dublin permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Dublin, OH? ▸

New construction, additions, alterations, and trade work (electrical, HVAC, plumbing) require permits. Permits must be paid and issued prior to commencement of construction.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Dublin, OH? ▸

Building permit fees in Dublin, OH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fees depend on project type and scope; not fully detailed in public-facing web content. Plan check fee: Included in permit fee structure.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dublin, OH? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Dublin, OH, follow these steps: 1. Access the Accela Citizen Access portal through the Dublin applications and permits page 2. Select the applicable permit type (residential, commercial, trade) 3. Submit application and upload construction documents through ProjectDox electronic plan review 4. Division of Building Standards reviews plans for code compliance (2024 OBC for commercial; 2019 RCO for residential) 5. Respond to any plan review comments 6. Pay permit fees (fees due after plan review, before issuance) 7. Permit is issued; work may not begin until permit is issued 8. Schedule required inspections through Accela portal 9. Complete all required inspections 10. Obtain certificate of occupancy or completion where required

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Dublin, OH? ▸

Building permit processing times in Dublin, OH typically run Residential reviews approximately 10 business days; commercial reviews approximately 15-30 business days. Ohio law requires review within 30 days of receipt.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dublin, OH? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Dublin, OH via: Accela Citizen Access portal, (614) 410-4670.

last verified April 2026 source Division of Building Standards ↗ entry id permits/ohio/franklin/dublin

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Division of Building Standards before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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