Portsmouth, OH

Building Department

How permitting works in Ohio

Ohio cities have a dual role. For residential projects, the city chooses whether to permit; for commercial projects, a city must be "certified" by the state to issue permits. If a city is not certified for commercial work, the developer must go to the state for approval.

State permits commercial if local is not certified.

Contact Information

Address: Municipal Building 728 Second St. Room 25 Portsmouth, OH 45662
Phone: (740) 354-7557
Email: portsmouth.eng@portsmouthoh.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Website: https://portsmouthohio.org/
Permit Portal: https://portsmouthohio.org/departments/engineering-department/building-department/

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