How much does a building permit cost?
All permits are $44.15 for the first $1,000 of job cost. Job costs above $1,000, please add $2.02 per $1,000 of job cost.
Permit Cost Table
What work requires a building permit?
How do I request an inspection?
Please call our automated voicemail system at 740-773-8955 at least 24 hours in advance of the inspection requested.
You will need the following information:
- Type of inspection you are requesting
- Your building permit number
- Address of the inspection
- Property owner's name
- Name of the contractor
- Phone number where you can be reached
Messages will be retrieved from the system each work day between 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM. You will then be notified as to when your inspection is scheduled. All requests made prior to 3:30 PM will be scheduled for the next working day. Requests after 3:30 PM will be scheduled for the following work day.
This information can also be found on the back of your building permit.
What needs to be inspected?
How can I get an alley or street vacated?
- Contact your ward council representative with your request
- Council brings the request to the Mayor's attention
- Mayor assigns the request to a committee
- Committee researches request through the City Engineer's Office
- Engineer's Office researches location and existing utility information
- Sketch is prepared showing the location and adjacent property information
- Decision is made whether or not to continue with vacation proceedings
- Surveyor prepares plat of area to be vacated (at cost of the requestor)
- Ordinance is voted on "Plat as an exhibit"
- Upon passage by Council, the Clerk of Council informs abutting property owners
- Clerk of Council files information with County Courthouse
What ward do I live in?
Please refer to the map to find your ward.
How do I report a traffic light out?
Please use the Citizens Request form at the bottom of the page or call the Engineering Department (740) 773-8980, ext.113.
How do I report a street light out ?
Contact AEP at aepohio.com or call 1-800-672-2231.
Where can I find the City of Chillicothe Ordinances?
How do I get an address number assigned?
Please call our Building Department at 740-773-8980
How do I report a pot hole?
Please call our Service Department to report your pot hole, 740-773-2700.
How do I file a Nuisance Complaint?
Our Service Department deals with the City Nuisance Complaints.
How do I report storm drainage issues?
Please call the Water Department at 740-773-1932
