Portage County

Portage County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Portage County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Portage County Building Department and Flood Plain Administration
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Online portal: Permit portal ↗
Phone: (330) 297-3530
Email: rroberts@portageco.com; cowens@portageco.com; jsimyak@portageco.com; lmarkijohn@portageco.com; wross@portageco.com; gfridley@portageco.com; rdevito@portageco.com
Address: 1st Floor, Portage County Administration Bldg., 449 S. Meridian Street, Ravenna, OH 44266

Full unincorporated Portage County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Portage County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Portage County, Ohio. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.