Village of Edgerton, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Village of Edgerton

Department

Village office / fiscal officer and utility office, with permit-related administration handled locally

Address

324 N Michigan Ave, P.O. Box 609, Edgerton, OH 43517

Phone

419-298-2912

Application Process

1. Complete the building / zoning permit application.
2. Attach a site plan drawn to scale showing existing buildings, property lines, proposed buildings, and dimensions from buildings to property lines.
3. Submit the application to the village office with payment.
4. The village administrator signs approval if compliant.

General Requirements

new structure, structure addition, demolition, deck, pool, new roof design, unattached building, and home occupation sign

Required Documents

• application, project description, estimated project cost, dimensions, location, site plan

Owner-builder

property owner is responsible for property lines; the form states the owner must save and hold harmless the village

Contractor requirements

contractor listed on the form; no separate contractor license requirement published in the form

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$10 for home occupation sign

Plan check fee

not separately published

Permit fee formula

new single family dwelling $100 regular / $200 late; new two family duplex $100 / $200; dwelling addition $20 / $40; demolition $20 / $40; fence $40 / $80; deck $20 / $40; pool $50 / $100; new roof structure $20 / $40; unattached building $20 / $40

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• The form states the following work in residential districts does not require permits:
• New siding
• Change design - windows
• Change design - doors
• New or improvement driveway
• New or improvement parking lot
• Replace windows or doors
• Replace shingle, metal, or rubber roof

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: site plan and permit application go to the village office; approval is signed by the village administrator

Additional Resources

• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• License lookup guide: Ohio Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Ohio Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Ohio hub: Ohio Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of Edgerton Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Village of Edgerton, OH?

new structure, structure addition, demolition, deck, pool, new roof design, unattached building, and home occupation sign

How much does a building permit cost in Village of Edgerton, OH?

The minimum permit fee is $10 for home occupation sign. Fees are calculated as: new single family dwelling $100 regular / $200 late; new two family duplex $100 / $200; dwelling addition $20 / $40; demolition $20 / $40; fence $40 / $80; deck $20 / $40; pool $50 / $100; new roof structure $20 / $40; unattached building $20 / $40. Plan check fee: not separately published.

How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Edgerton, OH?

1. Complete the building / zoning permit application. 2. Attach a site plan drawn to scale showing existing buildings, property lines, proposed buildings, and dimensions from buildings to property lines. 3. Submit the application to the village office with payment. 4. The village administrator signs approval if compliant.

What work is exempt from building permits in Village of Edgerton, OH?

The following work is generally exempt: The form states the following work in residential districts does not require permits:; New siding; Change design - windows; Change design - doors; New or improvement driveway; New or improvement parking lot; Replace windows or doors; Replace shingle, metal, or rubber roof.

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