City Building Permits

Marysville, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Ohio Union County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Marysville zoning office handles local zoning approval; Union County handles building plan review and final certificate of occupancy. The city and county added a separate final inspection process for projects inside Marysville corporation limits effective January 1, 2024.

Department
City of Marysville Planning and Zoning for zoning permits; Union County Building Department for building plan review and building permits
Address
Marysville City Hall, 209 S. Main Street, Marysville, OH 43040
Phone
937-645-7350
Website
https://www.marysvilleohio.org/167/Zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: iWorQ • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Typical processing time: city inspections should be scheduled at least one week in advance; county building permit timing follows county rules, with 30-day review for plan-set permits and about one week for no-draw permits

Source: City of Marysville Planning and Zoning for zoning permits; Union County Building Department for building plan review and building permits

General Requirements

city zoning approval is required before county building permit issuance for projects inside Marysville

Required Documents

  • zoning permit approval, county plan approval, building permit, and final compliance/occupancy inspections for new residential and commercial projects
Permit validity
building permit validity follows Union County rules unless the city imposes a separate zoning permit expiration rule in a specific zoning approval
Building code
Union County uses Ohio Building Code / Residential Code of Ohio for building review; Marysville zoning code governs land use and zoning approvals

Fees

Plan check fee
county plan review fee applies for building plan review
Permit fee formula
county building permit formula applies for the building permit side
Reinspection fee
county reinspection and WWOP fees apply for the building permit side; city temporary certificate of occupancy fee is $150.00 plus a $5,000 surety check

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Marysville Planning and Zoning for zoning permits; Union County Building Department for building plan review and building permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • city final certificate of compliance inspection must be scheduled with the City of Marysville; county final occupancy in (contact)
Inspection hours
city inspections should be scheduled at least one week in advance; city office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: zoning permit approval, county plan approval and building permit, construction and standard inspections, city final compliance inspection, then county final occupancy inspection

temporary COC is available only if address numbers are displayed, water curb box is installed and functional, and manholes if applicable are set to grade and pass inspection

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Marysville Planning and Zoning for zoning permits; Union County Building Department for building plan review and building permits before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Marysville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Marysville, OH?
city zoning approval is required before county building permit issuance for projects inside Marysville
How much does a building permit cost in Marysville, OH?
Fees are calculated as: county building permit formula applies for the building permit side. Plan check fee: county plan review fee applies for building plan review.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Marysville, OH?
Typical processing time is city inspections should be scheduled at least one week in advance; county building permit timing follows county rules, with 30-day review for plan-set permits and about one week for no-draw permits.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Marysville, OH?
Inspections can be scheduled via: city final certificate of compliance inspection must be scheduled with the City of Marysville; county final occupancy in.

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