City Building Permits

Village of Russia, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Ohio Shelby County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village commercial building plans and inspections are processed through Miami County; village currently does not have residential building inspection for the agreement described on the site.

Department
Village zoning administration; commercial building permits handled through Miami County via Shelby County agreement
Phone
Shelby County satellite building department at 937-498-7249 for further questions; county building/electrical at 937-658-6220
Website
https://russiaoh.com/commercial-building-inspections/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: iWorQ via Miami County Department of Development • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Source: Village zoning administration; commercial building permits handled through Miami County via Shelby County agreement

General Requirements

Building code
Miami County enforces Ohio Building Code for commercial and multi-family work in its service area, which includes Shelby County jurisdictions routed there.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
See Miami County commercial fee schedule
Plan check fee
Miami County plan review fee applies
Permit fee formula
Miami County commercial fee schedule
Reinspection fee
Miami County fees apply

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village zoning administration; commercial building permits handled through Miami County via Shelby County agreement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Miami County portal for commercial. (online)

Typical inspection sequence: Submit through Miami County, then coordinate inspections through county process.

Miami County applies reinspection and missed-inspection charges.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village zoning administration; commercial building permits handled through Miami County via Shelby County agreement before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of Russia Building Permit FAQ

How much does a building permit cost in Village of Russia, OH?
The minimum permit fee is See Miami County commercial fee schedule. Fees are calculated as: Miami County commercial fee schedule. Plan check fee: Miami County plan review fee applies.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Russia, OH?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Miami County portal for commercial..

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