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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Kettering
Kettering requires construction permits for regulated building work.
Note: The public Kettering pages do not publish a full exempt-work list. Applicants should confirm directly with Planning and Development before treating work as exempt.
- Permit application
- Project address
- Contractor or homeowner information
- Plans and supporting documents as required by scope
- Building code
- Ohio code set as enforced locally by Kettering.
- Owner-builder
- Either the contractor or homeowner performing the work may need to be present during inspection.
- Contractor requirements
- Local permit work runs through Kettering Planning and Development; state OCILB trade licensing applies.
Source: City of Kettering Department of Planning and Development ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine whether the project needs a permit using Kettering permit FAQs or Planning and Development.
- 02 Create an Access Kettering account or apply in person.
- 03 Submit permit application, plans, and any required supporting documents.
- 04 Pay the permit once review is complete.
- 05 After permit issuance, schedule inspections by phone with Planning and Development.
Source: City of Kettering Department of Planning and Development ↗
Fee schedule
Kettering building permit fees
A permit must be issued and payment received before inspection scheduling.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 937-296-2441 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests generally honored until 5:00 p.m. the business day before the inspection; fire final and related systems require 48-hour notice
- Inspection hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Rough building and trade inspections, then finals; concrete pours and life-safety inspections receive first preference
Source: City of Kettering Department of Planning and Development ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Kettering permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Kettering, OH? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Kettering, OH? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Kettering, OH? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Kettering Department of Planning and Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.