Van Wert, OH · Van Wert County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request building and related permits for work at a property in Van Wert.
What this form is
Use this application to request building, electrical, plumbing, water tap, sewer tap, excavation, sign, or other listed permits for work in Van Wert. It asks for property, owner, contractor, subcontractor, project, and cost details. New construction and additions require a site plan; the form also describes permit fees and instructions for scheduling a site inspection before digging.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors seeking permits for building, construction, alterations, or other work listed on the application should complete it.
How to submit it
Mail the completed application to Municipal Building, Room 203, 515 E. Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891-1870. Checks are payable to City of Van Wert, Ohio.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; new construction or additions require a site plan, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Van Wert building permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, contractor, project, and permit details that apply.
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Gather Required Attachments
For new construction or additions, include a site plan showing the new building, existing structures, and property lines.
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Mail The Application
Mail it to Municipal Building, Room 203, 515 E. Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891-1870.
Frequently asked questions
- What permits can I request with the Van Wert building permit application?
- The application lists building, electrical, plumbing, water tap, sewer tap, excavation, sign, and miscellaneous permit options.
- Do I need a notary for the Van Wert building permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. New construction and additions require a site plan, and the signer just signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Van Wert building permit application?
- Mail the completed application to Municipal Building, Room 203, 515 E. Main Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891-1870. Make checks payable to City of Van Wert, Ohio.
- Do new construction or additions need a site plan?
- Yes. The application says a site plan showing the new building relative to existing structures and property lines is required for new construction or additions.