Multi-family (4 units or more) and commercial construction projects will require a building permit. These permits are issued by the Ross County Building Department, which administers the Ohio Building Code (OBC) in unincorporated portions of Ross County. The OBC addresses new construction, alterations, and changes in use on projects not involving new single-family residential dwellings. The Ross County Building Department also handles commercial permits in Pike County, the Village of Waverly, the city of Wellston, and the city of Chillicothe, as well as residential permits in the Village of Waverly.
Effective July 7th, 2025 all City of Chillicothe residential and nonresidential projects will be permitted through the City of Chillicothe Building Department. 740-773-8980. All applications received through our office prior to July 7th 2025 will be completed through our office.
Building permits for commercial are required through the Ross County Building Department. For more information on zoning requirements in the Village of Piketon, please call the village office at 740-289-8137.
Note: Contractor Registration needs to be submitted to the Village of Greenfield Department