City Building Permits

Beavercreek, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Beavercreek, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Ohio Greene County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Beavercreek issues zoning permits only. Greene County Building Regulation issues building permits, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC permits.

Department
City of Beavercreek Planning and Development for zoning permits; Greene County Building Regulation for building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC permits
Address
Beavercreek City Hall, 1368 Research Park Drive, Beavercreek, OH 45432
Phone
(937) 427-5512
Website
https://www.beavercreekohio.gov/269/Development-Building-Services

Online Permit Portal

Open Online Permit Center (SmartGov)

Platform: SmartGov / Online Permit Center • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Confirm whether the work needs a Beavercreek zoning permit, a Greene County building permit, or both.
  2. Apply through the Online Permit Center or submit the paper zoning application with fee to Planning and Development at City Hall.
  3. Upload or provide the supporting site plan and permit-specific application materials.
  4. City reviews zoning compliance and issues the zoning permit.
  5. Schedule the zoning inspection through the portal or by phone at least 24 hours in advance.
  6. Separately apply to Greene County Building Regulation for any building, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC permit required.

Source: City of Beavercreek Planning and Development for zoning permits; Greene County Building Regulation for building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC permits

General Requirements

Beavercreek requires a zoning permit for residential construction or replacement of structures such as fences, decks, sheds, pools, garages, retaining walls, patio covers, and additions. For commercial property, zoning permits are required for new occupancies, signs, additions, facade renovations, parking lot renovations, and new or replacement structures.

Required Documents

  • Permit-specific application
  • Supporting site plan or drawings
  • Separate forms available for residential zoning permits, accessory structures, pools, fences, signs, demolition, and certificate of use compliance
Permit validity
Approved Beavercreek zoning permits are valid for 6 months (180 days) from date of issue.
Building code
Ohio Building Code, Ohio Residential Code, and related Ohio specialty codes as enforced locally.
Contractor requirements
No Beavercreek general contractor license located in the reviewed materials. Ohio state OCILB licensing applies to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and hydronics trades.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Mixed; many zoning permits are flat-fee by permit type, with separate Planning and Development fee schedule.
Payment note
Online Permit Center allows applicants to apply and pay online; paper submittals may be delivered with permit fee in person or by mail.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Interior remodeling for residential property
  • At-grade patios
  • Garage sales
  • Temporary signs
  • Driveways
  • Interior commercial remodeling that does not change the overall square footage of a tenant space

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
At least 24 hours advance notice required.
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Zoning permit approval first, then zoning inspection before structure is built or installed; separate Greene County inspections apply where a building permit is also required.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Beavercreek Planning and Development for zoning permits; Greene County Building Regulation for building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC permits before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Beavercreek Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Beavercreek, OH?
Beavercreek requires a zoning permit for residential construction or replacement of structures such as fences, decks, sheds, pools, garages, retaining walls, patio covers, and additions. For commercial property, zoning permits are required for new occupancies, signs, additions, facade renovations, parking lot renovations, and new or replacement structures.
How much does a building permit cost in Beavercreek, OH?
Fees are calculated as: Mixed; many zoning permits are flat-fee by permit type, with separate Planning and Development fee schedule..
How do I apply for a building permit in Beavercreek, OH?
1. Confirm whether the work needs a Beavercreek zoning permit, a Greene County building permit, or both. 2. Apply through the Online Permit Center or submit the paper zoning application with fee to Planning and Development at City Hall. 3. Upload or provide the supporting site plan and permit-specific application materials. 4. City reviews zoning compliance and issues the zoning permit. 5. Schedule the zoning inspection through the portal or by phone at least 24 hours in advance. 6. Separately apply to Greene County Building Regulation for any building, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC permit required.
What work is exempt from building permits in Beavercreek, OH?
The following work is generally exempt: Interior remodeling for residential property; At-grade patios; Garage sales; Temporary signs; Driveways; Interior commercial remodeling that does not change the overall square footage of a tenant space.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Beavercreek, OH?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Online Permit Center, (937) 427-5512. At least 24 hours advance notice required..

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