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City of Centerville

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

Code adoption
Ohio code set enforced locally by Centerville.
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Centerville Planning and Building Department / Building Inspection Department

Street address
100 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, OH 45458
Coverage
Centerville issues its own building and plumbing permits inside the city.
Online portal
EnerGov Self Service
EnerGov Self Service
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Centerville

Building permits are required for code-regulated construction and alteration work; plumbing permits are also city-issued.

Note: No complete exempt-work list was clearly published. Applicants should confirm with Centerville Building Inspection before proceeding without a permit.

Required documents
  • Application
  • Plans
  • Permit-specific forms
  • Contractor registration where applicable
Building code
Ohio code set enforced locally by Centerville.
Contractor requirements
Centerville publishes a contractor registration form, indicating local contractor registration is required for permit work in addition to state trade licensing.

Source: City of Centerville Planning and Building Department / Building Inspection Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Review Centerville permit forms and online portal instructions.
  2. 02
    Create an EnerGov Self Service account.
  3. 03
    Submit application, plans, and any contractor registration materials.
  4. 04
    Pay fees after review.
  5. 05
    Receive permit issuance and schedule inspections with Building Inspection.

Source: City of Centerville Planning and Building Department / Building Inspection Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Centerville building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Permit-specific

Online processing occurs through EnerGov Self Service.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Centerville Building Inspection (phone)

Typical sequence: Plan review, permit issuance, phased inspections, final inspection

Source: City of Centerville Planning and Building Department / Building Inspection Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Centerville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Centerville, OH?
Building permits are required for code-regulated construction and alteration work; plumbing permits are also city-issued.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Centerville, OH?
Building permit fees in Centerville, OH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Permit-specific.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Centerville, OH?
To apply for a building permit in Centerville, OH, follow these steps: 1. Review Centerville permit forms and online portal instructions. 2. Create an EnerGov Self Service account. 3. Submit application, plans, and any contractor registration materials. 4. Pay fees after review. 5. Receive permit issuance and schedule inspections with Building Inspection.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Centerville, OH?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Centerville, OH via: Centerville Building Inspection.
last verified April 2026 source City of Centerville Planning and Building Department / Building Inspection Department ↗ entry id permits/ohio/montgomery/centerville

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Centerville Planning and Building Department / Building Inspection Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.