Changes to the Fee Schedule
The Fee Schedule is changing effective Jan. 1, 2022. The changes were outlined during public hearings in October and final approval was issued with the Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 1, 2021. Please visit under the Information Tab, Fee Schedule to review how the changes will affect your project.
Lobby is Open
The Building Inspection Department/Permit Central Lobby will be accessible to the public for limited transactions and services from 8:00 to 4:00. You must be in line at 4:00 to receive service the same day. The number of customers in the Permit Central Lobby will be limited to four (4) people.
New Lobby Procedures
This is a shared lobby space and has very limited access. Directional signage is posted on site to assist you. Please only send 1 person to complete transactions. You may be asked to leave the lobby, if occupancy is over the limit of 4. We currently have limited space available to swap plans or replace sheets in plans. When possibly, please bring complete sets of the entire project.
Please complete forms prior to entering the lobby. This will help our staff to provide you with more prompt and expedient customer service.
Applying for Permits
Please utilize the Contact Us Tab to find different options on how to apply.
Drop Box
Please utilize the drop box near the front door. This box is checked daily at 4:00. The Drop Box is available 24 hrs a day.
Plan Approvals/Pick Up Box
Please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope or pre-paid carrier package for the mailing of approved plans.
Contact Us
Meetings with Building inspection Staff will be limited to appointment only. We encourage the use of Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime for meetings whenever possible. If you have any questions please utilize our Contact Us Tab for information on how to apply for a permit and to contact staff.
Virtual Inspections
Please see our Virtual Inspections Guide to see if a virtual inspection can be completed for your project.
Clermont County Airport Zoning Board of Appeals, Flood Damage Prevention Variance Board, and the Water Management and Sediment Control Regulations Variance Board Meeting
Meeting on November 18, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Clermont County Engineer Office.
Customer Service Survey
Please take a moment to complete our quick survey. Your opinion is valuable to us.
Permit Central Phone (513) 732-7213
2275 Bauer Road Fax (513) 732-7163
Batavia, Oh 45103
Filing New Permits
Submit completed application and plans by one of the following ways:
Payments: We will accept cash only in lobby, please pay with check, money order or credit card (by phone). If paying by credit card, please write note “Credit” on application, staff will call for payment. Staff will process permits submitted by email or mail and invoice owner, payment must be received within two days. All payments need to be received prior to plan review. Payments are due at time of application.
Inspectors’ Contact Info
| Inspector | Office Phone | Cell Phone | Areas Covered (Generally) | |
| JC Young | 732-7739 | 460-0602 | jcyoung@clermontcountyohio.gov | Commercial & Residential, Brown County |
| Alex Wakefield | 732-7809 | 708-3456 | awakefield@clermontcountyohio.gov | Commercial & Residential, Brown County |
| Frank Barker | 732-7754 | 460-4945 | fbarker@clermontcountyohio.gov | Residential & Electrical Inspections |
| Craig Gilkison | 732-7802 | 314-9872 | cgilkison@clermontcountyohio.gov | WMSC Inspections |
| Shawn Harmon | 732-7803 | 432-5949 | seharmon@clermontcountyohio.gov | Residential & Electrical Inspections |
| Jimmy Hoskins | 732-7806 | 432-3961 | jhoskins@clermontcountyohio.gov | Residential & Electrical Inspections |
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