Who we are:

Wood County Building Inspection is one of several county departments operating under the authority of the Board of County Commissioners. We are responsible for administering and enforcing all applicable building codes with regard to residential and commercial construction in our jurisdiction, as well as providing assistance to our customers so that they may understand and meet the code requirements for their project.

Our office has the largest geographical jurisdiction of all building departments in Ohio, covering Wood, Hancock, Henry, and Fulton Counties for all commercial construction, as well as Wood County, Napoleon Corporation limits, and Wauseon Coporation limits for residential construction.

What we do:

Our office assists customers by providing the following services:

• Processing Building Permit applications and payments
• Reviewing and approving plans and specifications for construction
• Issuing Building Permits along with stamped, approved plans
• Providing ongoing inspection of projects until completion and occupancy
• Offering guidance and helpful information on how to complete your project

What you need:

For information on one, two and three family dwellings, click the Residential button on the navigation bar to the left. For information on commercial, industrial and institutional projects, select Commercial. To print or download copies of building permits or residential customer submittal drawings (drawings you can submit yourself), select Permits. To find out about zoning information, select Zoning Boards. Information on inspection procedures can be found at Inspections, and a complete schedule of fees can be viewed by selecting Permit Fees. To find out the status of a permit or inspection, click Permits / Inspections.

Miscellaneous Forms