The Centerville Building Department is certified by the Ohio Board of Building Standards to regulate the construction of both commercial and residential structures including electrical, fuel gas piping, HVAC and plumbing systems.

The City employs building, electrical and plumbing inspectors and contracts with a master plans examiner for review of all commercial & multi-family structures.

Approval Required

If you are planning to make a change to your property, including but not limited to developing a vacant lot, adding a room, deck or garage, or needing electrical, heating, air conditioning or plumbing installations or replacements, the City of Centerville is eager to help. If you're not sure whether an approval is required for the changes you plan to make, call us at 937-428-4786. This simple inquiry prevents what could be costly and time-consuming mistakes.

Construction Inspections and Approvals

Requests for inspections during construction can be called in the day before or between 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. the same day at 937-428-4786.

To help ensure construction can start on schedule, applications and plans for residential construction should be submitted at least 2 weeks before the intended start date (3 weeks for commercial and multi-family).

Online Application Portal

Applicants may now apply and pay online for many of the City’s permits. The online user guide has several resources for how to access the site and information about the permitting process. An applicant needs to create an account on the website and can track the status through the application process. The application is not considered complete until all application materials are submitted.

Please contact the City of Centerville Building Department at (937) 428-4786 with any questions.

Electrical, Fuel Gas Piping, HVAC and Plumbing Contractors

All Electrical, Fuel Gas Piping, HVAC and/or Plumbing Contractors must register with the City of Centerville each year for the term of January 1 through December 31. City ordinance requires you to have a State License for the trade in which you wish to register. There shall be no proration of the registration fee if the application is made after the commencement of the year for which it is to remain in force. Registration fees are non-refundable.

• View/print the Registration Form

Related Issues

• Zoning Issues
  City of Centerville Planning Department
  937-433-7151

• Property Maintenance Complaints
  City of Centerville Code Enforcement Division
  937-433-7151

• Architectural Preservation District
  City of Centerville Planning Department
  937-433-7151

Contact

Building Inspection
Municipal Building - Main Level (enter at the front of the building)
100 W. Spring Valley Rd.
Centerville OH 45458
937-428-4786
937-428-4718 (fax)
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
buildinginspection@centervilleohio.gov

Derek Spurling, Chief Building Official

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