{ "permitOffices": [ { "city": "Toledo (Lucas County)", "agency": "Toledo Department of Inspection", "phone": "419-245-1220", "website": "https://toledo.oh.gov/services/inspection", "address": "One Government Center, 640 Jackson St, Toledo, OH 43604", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Issues building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits for the city of Toledo. Most contractor pulled.", "permitExamples": [ { "item": "Water heater replacement", "feeUsd": { "low": 50, "high": 100 } }, { "item": "Panel upgrade (electrical)", "feeUsd": { "low": 75, "high": 175 } }, { "item": "Gas line install", "feeUsd": { "low": 60, "high": 150 } }, { "item": "Sewer line replacement", "feeUsd": { "low": 100, "high": 250 } }, { "item": "Re-roof", "feeUsd": { "low": 80, "high": 200 } }, { "item": "Window replacement (per opening)", "feeUsd": { "low": 25, "high": 60 } } ], "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Lucas County (unincorporated)", "agency": "Lucas County Building Regulations Department", "phone": "419-213-4830", "website": "https://co.lucas.oh.us/237/Building-Regulations", "address": "1 Government Center, Suite 1840, Toledo, OH 43604", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Handles building/plumbing/electrical/mechanical permits for Lucas County areas outside city of Toledo limits. Townships use this office.", "permitExamples": [ { "item": "Water heater replacement", "feeUsd": { "low": 60, "high": 120 } }, { "item": "Panel upgrade", "feeUsd": { "low": 80, "high": 200 } } ], "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Sylvania", "agency": "Sylvania City Building Department", "phone": "419-885-8945", "website": "https://cityofsylvania.com", "address": "6730 Monroe St, Sylvania, OH 43560", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "City handles building permits inside city limits; Sylvania Township uses Lucas County for its unincorporated areas.", "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Maumee", "agency": "Maumee Building & Planning", "phone": "419-897-7100", "website": "https://maumee.org", "address": "400 Conant St, Maumee, OH 43537", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Handles permits inside Maumee city limits. Conant Street historic district adds design review.", "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Perrysburg (Wood County)", "agency": "Perrysburg Building Department", "phone": "419-872-8027", "website": "https://ci.perrysburg.oh.us", "address": "201 W Indiana Ave, Perrysburg, OH 43551", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Wood County jurisdiction. Most subdivisions also require HOA architectural review on top of city permit.", "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Wood County (unincorporated)", "agency": "Wood County Building Inspection", "phone": "419-354-9190", "website": "https://co.wood.oh.us", "address": "One Courthouse Square, Bowling Green, OH 43402", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Permits for unincorporated Wood County. Covers areas around Northwood, Rossford township, Walbridge.", "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Oregon", "agency": "Oregon Building Department", "phone": "419-698-7045", "website": "https://oregonohio.org", "address": "5330 Seaman Rd, Oregon, OH 43616", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "East-side permits. Refinery proximity means extra scrutiny on gas line + electrical work near commercial zones.", "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Rossford", "agency": "Rossford Building Department", "phone": "419-666-5546", "website": "https://rossfordohio.com", "address": "133 Osborn St, Rossford, OH 43460", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "City handles its own building permits; uses Wood County for inspectors.", "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Northwood", "agency": "Northwood Building Department", "phone": "419-693-9320", "website": "https://ci.northwood.oh.us", "address": "6000 Wales Rd, Northwood, OH 43619", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Permits within Northwood city limits.", "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Whitehouse", "agency": "Whitehouse Building Department", "phone": "419-877-5383", "website": "https://hollandohio.org", "address": "10675 Waterville St, Whitehouse, OH 43571", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Far-southwest village. Building permits issued at village hall; Lucas County inspectors used.", "metro": "toledo" }, { "city": "Findlay (Hancock County)", "agency": "City of Findlay Zoning Department", "phone": "419-424-7108", "website": "https://www.findlayohio.gov/government/city-departments/zoning", "address": "318 Dorney Plaza, Room 304, Findlay, OH 45840", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Zoning + 1–3 family residential permits inside Findlay city limits — fences, decks, accessory structures, additions, new builds. Permits ready for pickup the next business day after 1pm. Site plan with to-scale survey required for new builds and additions.", "permitExamples": [ { "item": "Residential addition", "feeUsd": { "low": 75, "high": 200 } }, { "item": "Deck (residential)", "feeUsd": { "low": 50, "high": 100 } }, { "item": "Fence permit", "feeUsd": { "low": 25, "high": 50 } }, { "item": "Accessory structure (shed/garage)", "feeUsd": { "low": 50, "high": 150 } } ], "metro": "findlay" }, { "city": "Findlay — Engineering", "agency": "City of Findlay Engineering Department", "phone": "419-424-7121", "website": "https://www.findlayohio.gov/government/city-departments/engineering", "address": "318 Dorney Plaza, Findlay, OH 45840", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Water tap, sewer tap, sidewalk, curb cut, and right-of-way permits inside Findlay city limits. Plumbers pulling sewer/water-line permits route through here, not through Zoning.", "permitExamples": [ { "item": "Sewer tap / connection", "feeUsd": { "low": 100, "high": 300 } }, { "item": "Water tap", "feeUsd": { "low": 100, "high": 300 } }, { "item": "Sidewalk / curb cut", "feeUsd": { "low": 50, "high": 150 } } ], "metro": "findlay" }, { "city": "Hancock County (unincorporated + multi-family)", "agency": "Wood County Building Inspection (contracted)", "phone": "419-354-9190", "website": "https://wcbinspect.co.wood.oh.us", "address": "One Courthouse Square, Bowling Green, OH 43402", "hours": "Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Hancock County contracts with Wood County for residential 1–3 family inspections, multi-family, and commercial building permits + inspections. Same office that handles unincorporated Wood County (Toledo metro). 50-mile drive from Findlay homes — ask your contractor whether they prefer City Zoning or Wood County for your specific job.", "metro": "findlay" }, { "city": "Hancock County villages + townships", "agency": "Hancock Regional Planning Commission (HRPC)", "phone": "419-424-7094", "website": "https://www.hancockrpc.org", "address": "318 Dorney Plaza, Room 304, Findlay, OH 45840", "hours": "Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM", "jurisdictionNotes": "Subdivision regulations, lot splits, zoning advisory for Hancock County villages (Arcadia, McComb, Van Buren, Mt. Cory) and townships. Co-located with City of Findlay Zoning at 318 Dorney Plaza.", "metro": "findlay" } ], "permitTrades": { "plumber": { "almostAlways": true, "note": "Water heater, sewer line, gas line, repipe, fixture rough-in: permit required. Like-for-like fixture swap (faucet, toilet, disposal): usually no permit." }, "hvac": { "almostAlways": true, "note": "Furnace, AC, ductwork modifications, mini-split install: permit required." }, "electrician": { "almostAlways": true, "note": "Panel upgrade, sub-panel, EV charger, generator hookup, any new circuit: permit required. Outlet/switch replacement: usually no permit." }, "appliance-repair": { "almostAlways": false, "note": "Repairs and like-for-like swaps don't require permits. Hardwired appliances (built-in microwave, garbage disposal new install) may." }, "gas-tech": { "almostAlways": true, "note": "Any gas line work requires permit + Columbia Gas coordination + pressure-test inspection." }, "concrete": { "almostAlways": false, "note": "Driveway repair, sidewalk replacement, pad pours: usually no permit. New driveway curb-cut, foundation work, or anything in city right-of-way: permit required." }, "roofing": { "almostAlways": true, "note": "Toledo requires a building permit for re-roof + structural roof work. Toledo also requires roofers to register with the city. Skipping the permit voids insurance for any future damage." }, "tree-service": { "almostAlways": false, "note": "Standard tree removal: no permit. Trees in city right-of-way (front-yard tree-lawn): need City of Toledo Forestry approval. Historic-district trees may also need review." }, "restoration": { "almostAlways": false, "note": "Drywall + insulation removal after water damage: no permit needed. Large-scale mold remediation (>10 sqft): some Ohio cities require permit. Structural repairs after fire damage: yes, permit + Ohio EPA notification if asbestos suspected." }, "tech-repair": { "almostAlways": false, "note": "Consumer electronics repair never requires a building permit. Hardwired smart-home installations (whole-home wifi access points, security camera runs through walls) cross into electrician territory and may need an electrical permit if low-voltage cable is run inside finished walls." } } }