Pickaway County Building Department permit process for roof replacement and other home repairs

How it works

The county building department’s residential application shows that a building permit is required for home projects in Pickaway County and that other permits may also be required, including zoning, driveway/access management, and flood-damage compliance in flood hazard areas. The department also states that all permits expire after one year of inactivity.

What the service covers

The fee schedule specifically lists:

• roof replacement
• decks, porches, and enclosed porches
• garage, shed, pole barn, and shelter house work
• room additions and remodeling
• inspection-only work
• replacement of hot water tanks, furnaces, and air conditioners
• new electric service and reconnection/upgrade inspections

For a homeowner, this matters because roof replacement and some other resilience-related projects require county oversight and inspection before work can proceed.

Amounts and matching

The fee schedule lists a $100 fee for roof replacement. Other listed fees include $50 for some smaller accessory structures and $100 for new electric service. The document also says all permit fees are non-refundable unless the building department made an error.

How to apply

The application form requires project information, owner and contractor details, and signatures. It also says all contractors must be registered with the Pickaway County Building Department before a permit can be issued.

Timing and deadlines

Permits expire after one year of inactivity.

Important note

This is not a grant or rebate. It is an official county service and permitting process that homeowners must use for certain hardening-related work, especially roof replacement.