Ottawa, OH · Putnam County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a building permit for residential, commercial, or industrial construction in Ottawa.
What this form is
The application collects property owner, contractor, project, construction, and cost information for a proposed building project. It lists required supporting materials: residential projects need a photo, a to-scale sketch, and an aerial view of the lot; commercial projects need construction drawing sets. The form also includes a fee schedule and terms covering the permit and construction timeline.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants planning construction in Ottawa should complete this application and provide the materials listed for their project type.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property owner, contractor, project, construction, and cost information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include the materials listed for your project type; attach additional pages for contractor and subcontractor contact information as needed.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The form does not list a sworn or notarized attachment.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- Residential projects require a photo of the proposed construction, a to-scale project sketch, and an aerial view of the lot with the proposed layout. Commercial projects require two complete engineer-size drawing sets and one electronic set.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.