County Building Permits
Pickaway County, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Pickaway County, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Pickaway County unincorporated area and any incorporated jurisdictions that contract with the county for building services, if applicable
- Department
- Pickaway County Building Department
- Address
- 124 West Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113
- Phone
- 740-477-8282
- Website
- https://www.pickaway.org/
Application Process
General Requirements
Commercial instructions require sealed plans for commercial work; the county also requires all contractors to be registered with Pickaway County
Required Documents
- Four sets of plans or pdf files, site plan/plot plan, foundation plan, floor plan, elevation plan, electrical plan, mechanical plan, plumbing plan, sprinkler plan if required, energy and ADA compliance data
- Building code
- Ohio Building Code, which is based on IBC 2021 with Ohio amendments
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must be registered with Pickaway County
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Fees are due after the first plan review; additional review fees may apply if plans require additional review
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Pickaway County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Call in inspections by 2:00 pm for next-day inspections (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Structural inspections include footing/foundation, floor slab, framing, insulation, fire-resistant penetrations, and final. Mechanical includes under-slab, piping, rough-in, above ceiling, fire-resistant penetrations, kitchen exhaust hood, and final. Electrical includes temporary and new services, under-slab, rough-in, above ceiling, fire-resistant penetrations, and final. Plumbing includes underground, rough-in, above ceiling, and final
Additional Resources
- Building code: Ohio Building Code, which is based on IBC 2021 with Ohio amendments
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Other useful links
- 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 Pickaway County Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pickaway County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Pickaway County, OH?
- Commercial instructions require sealed plans for commercial work; the county also requires all contractors to be registered with Pickaway County
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Pickaway County, OH?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Call in inspections by 2:00 pm for next-day inspections.
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