Building permits

[Clay Showalter]

How many counties in Ohio require no permits for building a house or other buildings? I know meigs doesn’t, do you still have to adhere to any kind of building codes? This seems like it would make it hard to find trustworthy contractors and jack holes.

Not many counties in North Carolina that I know of where there are no building permits required.

 

[Quantum673]

Yes you have to still have to abide by codes. For instance usually you still have to have electric inspected before they will cut the power over to the building.

 

[Quantum673]

I have no clue about which counties don’t require them though. In Tennessee where our cabin is it is same way. No permits and only inspection required is electric.

 

["J"]

Isn’t it only in unincorporated areas? That’s what sticks out in my memory.

 

[hickslawns]

Not sure if it is a county thing or a township thing?

 

[giles]

Highland County only requires septic/leach field. Power company requires a certified sticker in the electric panel.

 

[bowhunter1023]

Washington County is governed under the Southeastern Ohio Building Department. I'll refrain from further comment given my personal opinion of their existence and "work", and my professional capacity.

 

[Clay Showalter]

Southeastern Ohio Building Department.

Good to see meigs county isn’t a member.

 

[bowhunter1023]

I would like to note that in very short order, our new board of County Commissioners have taken a step towards remedying some of the issues locals have been having with the SEOBD. It will be interesting to see who they hire as the next Director of that agency........