Administrative overview · FIPS 39091
Logan 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
Logan County Building Authority
For a project in or near Logan 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
937-592-7473
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
1365 County Road 32 N, Suite 2, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM; inspection times Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
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 Logan County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Logan County Building Authority 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 937-592-7473.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call 937-592-7473 to schedule inspections; emailed requests are not processed. At least 24 hours' notice is required, and next-day requests must be called in by 2:30 PM. Inspections are generally Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2024 Ohio Building Code and the applicable current Ohio residential, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, and fire-safety codes adopted by the Ohio Board of Building Standards; the 2026 contractor-registration form specifically references the 2024 Ohio Building Code. The county lists general maintenance and repairs, residential roof replacement without structural repairs, telephone utility installation, playground equipment, fences 6 feet or less, one-story sheds under 200 square feet, residential retaining walls under 4 feet, qualifying detached residential decks under 200 square feet and under 30 inches high, interior finish work such as painting, trim, flooring, cabinets and countertops, sidewalks, and driveways as permit-exempt; zoning or other approvals may still apply.