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County building permits

Unincorporated Holmes County

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Holmes County Planning Commission and Office of Community Development

Street address
2 Court St. Suite 21, Millersburg, OH 44654
Coverage
County planning, zoning and building code information, subdivision regulations, and floodplain management. The page does not clearly state a countywide building permit issuance program for unincorporated areas.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Holmes County

A building permit is required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, or removal of a building or structure under the Ohio Building Code (OBC), administered by the Ohio Board of Building Standards. Permits are required statewide; contact the local building department or county for exemption thresholds and submission requirements.

Note: No countywide public exemption list for building permits was located.

Building code
County page provides building code information, but no local county code adoption text was located on the public overview page
§ 03

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Holmes County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Holmes County, OH?
A building permit is required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, or removal of a building or structure under the Ohio Building Code (OBC), administered by the Ohio Board of Building Standards. Permits are required statewide; contact the local building department or county for exemption thresholds and submission requirements.
last verified April 2026 source Holmes County Planning Commission and Office of Community Development ↗ entry id permits/ohio/holmes/unincorporated

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Holmes County Planning Commission and Office of Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.