City of Dayton

New construction, additions, alterations, change of use, and other code-regulated building work.

Note: Minor work not requiring a permit is not clearly itemized on the public page. Applicants should verify directly with Building Services before treating work as exempt.

Building code

Ohio Building Code, Ohio Residential Code, and Ohio Fire Code as locally enforced by Dayton.

Owner-builder

Homeowners may apply for work on their own property, but the homeowner or contractor may need to be present for inspections.

Contractor requirements

Dayton maintains registered contractor lists, indicating local contractor registration requirements in addition to state OCILB trade licensing where applicable.

Source: City of Dayton Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development, Building Services ↗

1. 01
   Confirm permit need with Dayton Building Services or zoning staff if the scope changes use, structure, or site conditions.
2. 02
   Prepare application, plans, and any trade-specific documents.
3. 03
   Submit through Dayton Accela or at the One Stop Center.
4. 04
   Pay permit fees after review and approval.
5. 05
   Receive issued permit, post it on site, and schedule required inspections through Building Services.

Source: City of Dayton Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development, Building Services ↗

Permit fees are paid before permit issuance; online payments run through Dayton Accela.

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

• 937-333-3911 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Requests honored until 5:00 p.m. on the business day before requested inspection day; coordination with inspector available starting at 4:00 p.m. for next business day

Typical sequence: Rough inspections by trade or building phase, then final inspection

Source: City of Dayton Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development, Building Services ↗