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Franklin County has adopted 2006 Residential Code of Ohio, which regulates 1, 2, and 3 family dwellings/residential homes.

Builders seeking a commercial permit in one of the townships under jurisdiction of Franklin County Economic Development & Planning are required to obtain a zoning compliance from this office and the State of Ohio will issue the building permit.

Home owners and/or Building Contractors will be required to obtain a zoning compliance from the townships of Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, Plain, Prairie, or Washington and then apply to this office for the building permit.

In the villages of Harrisburg, Lockbourne, Minerva Park, Riverlea, Urbancrest and Valleyview Home Owners and Building Contractors are required to obtain a zoning compliance from the village and apply to this office for the building permit. The villages of Groveport and Obetz will issue both the zoning compliance and the building permits. 

For Franklin County Building Code, refer to the 2006 Residential Code of Ohio (RCO). You can also obtain the 2006 RCO from any of the Public Libraries or online: http://www.com.state.oh.us/dic/dicbbs.htm

A building permit is required for all properties with 200 sq. ft. and larger. The BIA FORM on this website requires one original and three copies be submitted to this office with your plans and zoning compliance.

International Code
Building FAQs
How to Obtain a Building Permit
Zoning & Building Permit Fees (PDF)

Contacts
Residential building permits
Building Clerk 614-462-3166

Commercial building permits

State of Ohio  614-644-2223