City Building Permits
Xenia, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Xenia, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Xenia no longer uses Greene County Building Regulation for city building code enforcement. The city runs its own permit intake and contracts inspections to NIC.
- Department
- City of Xenia Building Division; inspection services contracted to National Inspection Corporation
- Address
- Xenia City Admin Building, 107 E. Main Street, Xenia, OH 45385-3203
- Phone
- Building Division (937) 372-6389; NIC (888) 433-4642
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Xenia Permits One Stop Shop • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Start in the Xenia Permits One Stop Shop.
- Enter the property address or select the parcel from the map.
- Answer workflow questions so the app determines the permit type needed.
- Upload plans electronically through the application.
- Review the estimated fee generated by the app.
- City and NIC review the submittal; applicant addresses comments if needed.
- Permit may be submitted online or finalized in person at 107 E. Main Street.
- Schedule inspections through the city and NIC process until final approval.
Source: City of Xenia Building Division; inspection services contracted to National Inspection Corporation
General Requirements
The One Stop Shop handles zoning, building, electrical, mechanical, fire system, water and sewer tap, and curb, apron, and sidewalk permits, plus Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals approvals.
Required Documents
- Electronic plan upload is supported
- Permit-specific guides posted for 1/2/3 unit homes, fences, accessory buildings, businesses, signs, food service businesses, and public infrastructure
- Building code
- Ohio Building Code, Ohio Residential Code, and related Ohio specialty codes enforced by the city Building Division with NIC inspection services.
- Contractor requirements
- No citywide general contractor licensing requirement was confirmed from the reviewed pages. Ohio OCILB licensing applies to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and hydronics trades.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Mixed. The permit app estimates fees, and city ordinances show detailed fee schedule entries including building permit, inspection, and certificate fees.
- Payment note
- Permit app estimates fees; in-person permit submittal is also available at 107 E. Main Street.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Xenia Building Division; inspection services contracted to National Inspection Corporation to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Xenia permit process (online)
- NIC (888) 433-4642 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Application, plan upload, review, permit issuance, NIC inspection sequence, final approval.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Ohio Building Code, Ohio Residential Code, and related Ohio specialty codes enforced by the city Building Division with NIC inspection services.
- Verify contractor license: Ohio eLicense Contractor Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Xenia Permits One Stop Shop
- Building Division
- Public Service & Engineering Permits
- Permits
- 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 City of Xenia Building Division; inspection services contracted to National Inspection Corporation before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Xenia Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Xenia, OH?
- The One Stop Shop handles zoning, building, electrical, mechanical, fire system, water and sewer tap, and curb, apron, and sidewalk permits, plus Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals approvals.
- How much does a building permit cost in Xenia, OH?
- Fees are calculated as: Mixed. The permit app estimates fees, and city ordinances show detailed fee schedule entries including building permit, inspection, and certificate fees..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Xenia, OH?
- 1. Start in the Xenia Permits One Stop Shop. 2. Enter the property address or select the parcel from the map. 3. Answer workflow questions so the app determines the permit type needed. 4. Upload plans electronically through the application. 5. Review the estimated fee generated by the app. 6. City and NIC review the submittal; applicant addresses comments if needed. 7. Permit may be submitted online or finalized in person at 107 E. Main Street. 8. Schedule inspections through the city and NIC process until final approval.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Xenia, OH?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Xenia permit process, NIC (888) 433-4642.
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