Administrative overview · FIPS 39023
Clark County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Clark County Community and Economic Development / Community Development Department
For a project in or near Clark County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
937-521-2160
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Springview Government Center, 3130 E. Main St., Suite 1A, Springfield, OH 45505
Operating hours
Monday-Friday; office opens 7:30 AM, front counter closes 4:00 PM, office closes 4:30 PM
Review expectation
N/A; the 2026 application states staff will call when approval is complete, but no standard review duration is published.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Clark County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Clark County Community and Economic Development / Community Development Department is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 937-521-2160.
How long might review take?
N/A; the 2026 application states staff will call when approval is complete, but no standard review duration is published.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call the Building Department at 937-521-2160 by 3:30 PM to schedule the next working day's inspection, subject to staff availability. The online portal displays inspection activity and results; typical inspections include lot-line, footer, foundation, slab, rough trades, framing, insulation, finals, and occupancy-related approvals.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2019 Residential Code of Ohio (RCO), OAC 4101:8, for residential work; 2024 Ohio Building Code (OBC), based on the 2021 IBC, for commercial work. Referenced standards include the 2023 NEC, 2024 Ohio Mechanical Code, 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code, and applicable fire and energy codes. The county guide lists no permit for fences, painting/papering/tiling/carpeting, playground equipment, concrete patios/sidewalks/terraces on grade, cosmetic or minor maintenance repairs without access/safety/health impact, deck-board repairs, qualifying window replacements without changing opening size/location, siding repair/replacement, and limited fixture or appliance replacements. Accessory structures over 200 square feet require permits; zoning may apply at 120 square feet or more.