Building in Clinton County

Building in Clinton County

Clinton County consists of 13 townships, Adams, Chester, Clark, Green, Jefferson, Liberty, Marion, Richland, Union, Vernon, Washington, Wayne and Wilson. All townships except Clark and Washington, are zoned communities and fall under Clinton County Zoning Regulations, and require a zoning permit. Clark and Washington are un-zoned townships and do not have zoning regulations. When building in any township, you must obtain a building permit.

Steps for applying for permits are:

1. Apply
   • Online in Permit Portal or in person
2. Submit 
   • Final Building Plans
   • Site plan
     • Buildings and setbacks
     • Owner name
     • Address 
     • Parcel ID
3. Application is Reviewed by County Departments
   • Engineer
   • Health Department
   • Map Office
   • Regional Planning 
   • Soil and Water
   • Zoning
   • Warren Co Building Department
4. Fees
   • Applied once the application and plans are approved
   • Pay online or in person; check, exact cash, or credit (3.5% processing fee) 
5. Permit is Issued
   • Will be emailed to the applicant
6. Schedule 
   • Building inspections by calling our office 937-382-3335
   • Please give 24-48 hours notice for inspections
7. Check Status
   • clintonoh.portal.iworq.net

If you have any questions please call, email or stop by the office. We are happy to walk you through the process!