EDP Forms & Applications
Avoid delays and setbacks with your building project by making sure you've filed and paid for the right permits with Franklin County. Find the permits you need for your building project below, and download the forms to file with the Department of Development and Planning.
Fee Schedule(PDF, 2MB)
Frequently Needed Forms
Residential Zoning
The Residential Zoning Compliance Application(PDF, 727KB) is needed when you want to build the following. You can submit your electronic signature through DocuSign.
- A new residence
- Patio or deck
- Detached structure (pole barn, shed, etc.)
- Pond
- Interior remodel, fire rehab etc.
- Roofing, siding and/or window replacement
- Community Garden
- Room addition
- Swimming pool
- Home Occupation (having a business in the home)
- New driveway, driveway expansion, parking pad
- Land disturbance (grading, filling, etc.)
- Minor Subdivision (lot split, etc.)
- Apiaries (bee hives)
- Other
Be sure to include your site plan following the requirements on page 2 of the application.
Fences
The Residential Fence Permit Application(PDF, 371KB) is needed for any vinyl, wood or chain link fence. Note that chain link fences are prohibited between the street and principal structure per Section 501.024(b).
Be sure to include your site plan following the requirements on page 2 of the application.
Commercial Zoning and Signs
The Commercial Zoning Compliance(PDF, 757KB) application is needed for businesses that are undergoing commercial construction including:
- New Development
- Change in Use
- Interior Alterations
- Exterior Alterations
- Other
Be sure to include your site plan following the requirements on page 3 of the application.
The Sign Permit Application - On Premise Application(PDF, 840KB) is needed for businesses that want to change their outdoor signage.
Be sure to include your site plan following the requirements on page 4 of the application.
A-Z Forms
Franklin County requires permits for the following annexation projects. This will need to go in front of the Board of Commissioners.
Building
These are the permits for building 1, 2, and 3 family dwellings/residential homes, per the 2019 Residential Code of Ohio.
- 3rd Party Inspections and Solar Permits(PDF, 17KB)
- Deck Guide(PDF, 3MB)
- 2024 Contractor Registration (General, HVAC, Electrical)(PDF, 607KB)
- Building Permit (BIA forms)(PDF, 60KB)
- Demolition Permit(PDF, 68KB)
- Electrical Affidavit(PDF, 12KB)
- Electrical Permit(PDF, 178KB)
- Heating Affidavit(PDF, 12KB)
- Heating and Cooling Permit(PDF, 44KB)
Commercial
Floodplain
Make sure that you have flood insurance for your building project.
Public Records
Request public records for an upcoming, current, or past building project.
Subdivisions
Find the permits you need for building a subdivision in Franklin County below.
Zoning
These forms are for all Zoning Permits in Franklin County.