Building Department

The City of Powell Building Department functions to help ensure uniform standards of construction, repairs and alterations of all structures and buildings within the City of Powell.

Residential Building
Commercial Building 
Contractor Registration Form (PDF)  | Contractor Registration Form (Online)
Frequently Asked Questions
Fee Schedule (effective 01/01/2020)

Announcements

Building Department Operations Update:

-Beginning Friday, June 19, the City’s Building Department Entrance will be open to drop off and pick up plans and permits.

-Fees may be paid online here once you have received an invoice from the City.

Inspections

Inspections called/emailed in by 3:00 pm weekdays will be performed on the next business day.

Visit here to schedule an inspection.

To cancel an inspection, please contact Crystal Stair at 614.885.5380 ext. 1012. 

Contractor Registration

Any person or company (including subcontractors) intending to do work for which a permit is required needs to register as a contractor with the City of Powell. Visit here for our online contractor registration form. 

In order to register, the following will be required:

-Completed Contractor Registration Application

-Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City of Powell as a certificate holder

-Copy of Workers Compensation Certificate

-Copy of State License (if applicable)

-Registration Fee
$60.00

Resources

Ohio Building Codes