City Building Permits
Reynoldsburg, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Reynoldsburg, Franklin County (portions also extend into Licking County; Franklin County portion applies here). Self-certified building department. Note: effective March 14, 2022, plumbing inspections for residential dwellings route through Franklin County Public Health, not the city.
- Department
- Building Division (within the Development Department)
- Address
- 7232 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
- Phone
- (614) 322-6802
- permit@reynoldsburg.gov
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Email-based submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Download the applicable permit application form from reynoldsburg.gov/158/Application-Forms
- For commercial projects: email permit application and construction drawings to BuildingDeptSubmissions@reynoldsburg.gov with a $200 non-refundable deposit (by mail or in person)
- For residential projects: email permit application and construction drawings to BuildingDeptSubmissions@reynoldsburg.gov with a $100 non-refundable deposit (in person or by mail)
- Building Division reviews plans (commercial: minimum 30 days; residential: approximately 14 business days)
- Pay any remaining permit fees
- Permit is issued
- Schedule inspections: call automated inspection line (614) 322-6821 by 3:00 PM for next-business-day inspection; or email completed Inspection Request Form to InspectionRequest@reynoldsburg.gov
- Plumbing inspections only: contact Franklin County Public Health directly at (614) 525-3635
- Complete all required inspections before covering work
- Obtain Certificate of Occupancy where required
Typical processing time: Commercial minimum 30 days; residential approximately 14 business days
Source: Building Division (within the Development Department)
General Requirements
All new building construction and alterations, additions, enlargements, use and occupancy changes, equipment or component replacements, relocations, and demolitions under the Residential Code of Ohio or Ohio Building Code.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Construction drawings
- $100 (residential) or $200 (commercial) non-refundable deposit with submission
- Contractor registration application with $75 fee
- Certificate of liability ($500,000 minimum naming City as certificate holder)
- State license if applicable
- $10,000 bond for right-of-way work
- Building code
- Ohio Building Code; Residential Code of Ohio; National Electrical Code; Property Maintenance Code; Flood Damage Prevention Code
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration required; $75 registration fee; certificate of liability insurance ($500,000 minimum naming City of Reynoldsburg as certificate holder); state OCILB license for applicable trades; $10,000 bond for contractors working in the right-of-way.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $100 (residential); $200 (commercial)
- Plan check fee
- $100 deposit (residential) / $200 deposit (commercial) applied to review cost; non-refundable
- Payment note
- Deposit by mail with check or in person; balance due before permit issuance
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Division (within the Development Department) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (614) 322-6821 (by 3:00 PM for next-business-day) (phone)
- Email Inspection Request Form (online)
- Franklin County Public Health (plumbing): (614) 525-3635 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 3:00 PM for next-business-day service
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Follows OBC/RCO requirements; confirm specific inspection sequence with Building Division
Additional Resources
- Building code: Ohio Building Code; Residential Code of Ohio; National Electrical Code; Property Maintenance Code; Flood Damage Prevention Code
- Verify contractor license: Ohio eLicense Contractor Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- All Application Forms
- Building Permit FAQs
- 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 Division (within the Development Department) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reynoldsburg Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Reynoldsburg, OH?
- All new building construction and alterations, additions, enlargements, use and occupancy changes, equipment or component replacements, relocations, and demolitions under the Residential Code of Ohio or Ohio Building Code.
- How much does a building permit cost in Reynoldsburg, OH?
- The minimum permit fee is $100 (residential); $200 (commercial). Plan check fee: $100 deposit (residential) / $200 deposit (commercial) applied to review cost; non-refundable.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Reynoldsburg, OH?
- 1. Download the applicable permit application form from reynoldsburg.gov/158/Application-Forms 2. For commercial projects: email permit application and construction drawings to BuildingDeptSubmissions@reynoldsburg.gov with a $200 non-refundable deposit (by mail or in person) 3. For residential projects: email permit application and construction drawings to BuildingDeptSubmissions@reynoldsburg.gov with a $100 non-refundable deposit (in person or by mail) 4. Building Division reviews plans (commercial: minimum 30 days; residential: approximately 14 business days) 5. Pay any remaining permit fees 6. Permit is issued 7. Schedule inspections: call automated inspection line (614) 322-6821 by 3:00 PM for next-business-day inspection; or email completed Inspection Request Form to InspectionRequest@reynoldsburg.gov 8. Plumbing inspections only: contact Franklin County Public Health directly at (614) 525-3635 9. Complete all required inspections before covering work 10. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy where required
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Reynoldsburg, OH?
- Typical processing time is Commercial minimum 30 days; residential approximately 14 business days.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Reynoldsburg, OH?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (614) 322-6821 (by 3:00 PM for next-business-day), Email Inspection Request Form, Franklin County Public Health (plumbing): (614) 525-3635. 3:00 PM for next-business-day service.
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