BuildingPermitCost Ohio permit fees at a glance
This page covers 2 cities and 2 counties in Ohio, each priced from its own official fee schedule. For the same $75,000 addition, totals run from $170.69 in Akron to $1,100.00 in Columbus, with a Ohio median of $170.69, 79% below the median of $820.58 across all 267 places on this site.
The most common pricing method here is a fee table based on floor area (2 of 4), followed by a rate per square foot (1) and a flat fee (1). For project value, 4 places use floor area instead of value.
1 of 4 charge a separate plan review fee. 3 add a state surcharge to the total, printed for example as "Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) fee".
1 of 4 schedules state an effective date. Every page shows its effective date and the date we last checked it against the official source.
| Project | Ohio median | National median | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 remodel | $85.85 | $380.00 | 3 |
| $75,000 addition | $170.69 | $820.58 | 4 |
| $350,000 new home | $291.89 | $2,918.63 | 4 |
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Cities
Counties
| Jurisdiction | $25k remodel | $75k addition | $350k new home | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas County | — | $202.80 | $666.80 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Summit County | $85.85 | $170.69 | $291.89 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Ohio permit fee questions
How much is a building permit in Ohio?
It depends on the city or county, because each sets its own fees. Across the 4 places we cover in Ohio, the median for a $75,000 addition is $170.69 and for a $350,000 new home $291.89, including plan review and required surcharges.
Which Ohio places have the lowest and highest permit fees?
For a $75,000 addition, the lowest total we found is $170.69 in Akron, OH and the highest is $1,100.00 in Columbus, OH. The tables on this page list every place we cover.
Are Ohio state fees included?
Yes, where the local schedule adds them to the permit. 3 of the 4 Ohio schedules we cover include a state surcharge, and each city page shows it as its own line.
Totals use each jurisdiction's own formula for a 300 sq ft remodel, a 400 sq ft addition and a 2,400 sq ft wood-frame home. Trade permits and conditional fees are not included. Fees are estimates based on the official schedules; confirm with the permit office before applying.