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Marysville

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address
Marysville City Hall, 209 S. Main Street, Marysville, OH 43040
Coverage
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.
Online portal
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§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Marysville

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
Building code
Union County uses Ohio Building Code / Residential Code of Ohio for building review; Marysville zoning code governs land use and zoning approvals
Permit validity
building permit validity follows Union County rules unless the city imposes a separate zoning permit expiration rule in a specific zoning approval
§ 03

Fee schedule

Marysville building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
county plan review fee applies for building plan review
02
Permit fee formula
county building permit formula applies for the building permit side
03
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
§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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 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

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Marysville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Marysville, OH?
city zoning approval is required before county building permit issuance for projects inside Marysville
02 How much does a building permit cost in Marysville, OH?
Building permit fees in Marysville, OH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Marysville, OH?
Building permit processing times in Marysville, OH typically run 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. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Marysville, OH?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Marysville, OH via: city final certificate of compliance inspection must be scheduled with the City of Marysville; county final occupancy in.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Marysville Planning and Zoning for zoning permits; Union County Building Department for building plan review and building permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.