City Building Permits
Pickerington, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Pickerington, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Pickerington straddles Franklin and Fairfield counties. The City of Pickerington Building Department has jurisdiction over the entire incorporated city regardless of county. Properties in the Franklin County portion of Pickerington (primarily the western portion) use this department.
- Department
- Building Department
- Address
- 100 Lockville Road, Pickerington, OH 43147
- Phone
- (614) 837-3974
Online Permit Portal
Platform: OpenGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Access OpenGov portal at pickeringtonoh.portal.opengov.com
- Select applicable permit type: Contractor Registration, Residential (Existing) Building Permit, Residential New Construction Building Permit, Commercial Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, or Solicitation Permit
- Submit application and plans through the portal
- Building Department reviews plans and calculates fees
- Pay permit fees
- Permit is issued
- Schedule building inspections by phone (614) 837-3974 or email inspectionrequest@pickerington.net
- Schedule plumbing inspections through Franklin County Public Health at (614) 525-3160
- Complete required inspections; city has three days to perform inspections under RCO Section 109.1
- Obtain occupancy approval where applicable
Source: Building Department
General Requirements
Residential and commercial building work within Pickerington city limits.
Required Documents
- Application through OpenGov portal
- Plans or drawings
- Supporting permit documents
- Contractor registration where applicable
- Permit validity
- Plan approval extension: 12 months; extension of construction period for delayed or abandoned work: 6 months; permit transfer allowed one time.
- Building code
- 2019 Residential Code of Ohio (1-, 2-, 3-family residences); 2024 Ohio Building Code (non-residential); 2017 National Electric Code (1-, 2-, 3-family residences per local handout; confirm if updated to 2023 NEC)
- Contractor requirements
- Online contractor registration required through OpenGov portal; registration fee is $120 per trade.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $65
- Plan check fee
- $180 plan examination
- Permit fee formula
- Mixed -- plan examination, inspection, occupancy, contractor registration, municipal utility, capacity, and impact fees by project type. 2025 single-family handout lists $180 plan examination fee.
- Reinspection fee
- $80 plus 1% BBS; multi-family and other categories list reinspection at $65
- Penalty (no permit)
- Double fees for work started without approvals
- Payment note
- New home projects include city permit fees plus municipal capacity, stormwater, forestry, meter, and impact fees; plumbing permits issued separately
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (614) 837-3974 (phone)
- inspectionrequest@pickerington.net (online)
- Franklin County Public Health (plumbing): (614) 525-3160 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 3 days after request
Typical inspection sequence: Follows RCO/OBC standard sequence; footings, foundation, rough trades, framing, insulation, finals
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2019 Residential Code of Ohio (1-, 2-, 3-family residences); 2024 Ohio Building Code (non-residential); 2017 National Electric Code (1-, 2-, 3-family residences per local handout; confirm if updated to 2023 NEC)
- Verify contractor license: Ohio eLicense Contractor Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- 2025-2026 General Fee Schedule
- 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 Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pickerington Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Pickerington, OH?
- Residential and commercial building work within Pickerington city limits.
- How much does a building permit cost in Pickerington, OH?
- The minimum permit fee is $65. Fees are calculated as: Mixed -- plan examination, inspection, occupancy, contractor registration, municipal utility, capacity, and impact fees by project type. 2025 single-family handout lists $180 plan examination fee.. Plan check fee: $180 plan examination.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Pickerington, OH?
- 1. Access OpenGov portal at pickeringtonoh.portal.opengov.com 2. Select applicable permit type: Contractor Registration, Residential (Existing) Building Permit, Residential New Construction Building Permit, Commercial Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, or Solicitation Permit 3. Submit application and plans through the portal 4. Building Department reviews plans and calculates fees 5. Pay permit fees 6. Permit is issued 7. Schedule building inspections by phone (614) 837-3974 or email inspectionrequest@pickerington.net 8. Schedule plumbing inspections through Franklin County Public Health at (614) 525-3160 9. Complete required inspections; city has three days to perform inspections under RCO Section 109.1 10. Obtain occupancy approval where applicable
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Pickerington, OH?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (614) 837-3974, inspectionrequest@pickerington.net, Franklin County Public Health (plumbing): (614) 525-3160. 3 days after request.
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