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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pickerington
Residential and commercial building work within Pickerington city limits.
Note: Follows 2019 RCO Section R105.2 and 2024 OBC Section 105.2. Confirm with Building Department at (614) 837-3974.
Required documents
- Application through OpenGov portal
- Plans or drawings
- Supporting permit documents
- Contractor registration where applicable
- 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)
- Permit validity
- Plan approval extension: 12 months; extension of construction period for delayed or abandoned work: 6 months; permit transfer allowed one time.
- Contractor requirements
- Online contractor registration required through OpenGov portal; registration fee is $120 per trade.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Access OpenGov portal at pickeringtonoh.portal.opengov.com
- 02 Select applicable permit type: Contractor Registration, Residential (Existing) Building Permit, Residential New Construction Building Permit, Commercial Building Permit, Plumbing Permit, or Solicitation Permit
- 03 Submit application and plans through the portal
- 04 Building Department reviews plans and calculates fees
- 05 Pay permit fees
- 06 Permit is issued
- 07 Schedule building inspections by phone (614) 837-3974 or email inspectionrequest@pickerington.net
- 08 Schedule plumbing inspections through Franklin County Public Health at (614) 525-3160
- 09 Complete required inspections; city has three days to perform inspections under RCO Section 109.1
- 10 Obtain occupancy approval where applicable
Source: Building Department ↗
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Fee schedule
Effective 2025
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$65
02
Plan check fee
$180 plan examination
03
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.
04
Reinspection fee
$80 plus 1% BBS; multi-family and other categories list reinspection at $65
05
Penalty (no permit)
Double fees for work started without approvals
New home projects include city permit fees plus municipal capacity, stormwater, forestry, meter, and impact fees; plumbing permits issued separately
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Follows RCO/OBC standard sequence; footings, foundation, rough trades, framing, insulation, finals
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Pickerington permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Pickerington, OH? ▸
Residential and commercial building work within Pickerington city limits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Pickerington, OH? ▸
Building permit fees in Pickerington, OH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pickerington, OH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Pickerington, OH, follow these steps: 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
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pickerington, OH? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pickerington, OH via: (614) 837-3974, inspectionrequest@pickerington.net, Franklin County Public Health (plumbing): (614) 525-3160. 3 days after request.
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.