County Building Permits
Henry County, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Henry County, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Henry County; township zoning inspectors are listed separately by township, and county planning handles some township coverage
- Department
- Henry County Planning Commission / Zoning
- Address
- 1853 Oakwood Avenue, Napoleon, OH 43545
- Phone
- 419-592-4876
- Website
- https://www.henrycountyohio.gov/
Application Process
- Confirm whether the parcel is in unincorporated Henry County and whether township zoning applies.
- Check county subdivision, floodplain, and health department requirements before starting site work.
- Submit the applicable county or township materials and obtain any required local approvals before construction starts.
General Requirements
- Building code
- County planning materials and the 2024 hazard mitigation plan indicate few residential building regulations in Henry County except state-required items; commercial construction is inspected through Wood County Building Department, and the public record does not show a separate county building department adopting a local building code.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Henry County Planning Commission / Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: County records indicate zoning and floodplain review, plus health department and township or local approvals where applicable, should come before work starts.
Additional Resources
- Building code: County planning materials and the 2024 hazard mitigation plan indicate few residential building regulations in Henry County except state-required items; commercial construction is inspected through Wood County Building Department, and the public record does not show a separate county building department adopting a local building code.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Henry County Subdivision Regulations
- Henry County Floodplain Regulations
- 2024 Henry County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- 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 Henry County Planning Commission / Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Henry County Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Henry County, OH?
- 1. Confirm whether the parcel is in unincorporated Henry County and whether township zoning applies. 2. Check county subdivision, floodplain, and health department requirements before starting site work. 3. Submit the applicable county or township materials and obtain any required local approvals before construction starts.
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