Scioto County Permits (Ohio)

The Scioto County Clerk's Office maintains public records for a county, including vital documents like birth certificates and marriage licenses, as well as Scioto County permits. Clerks in Scioto County, Ohio may be responsible for filing and issuing county permits, including building permits, land use permits, access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These permits may be required for installing or repairing septic systems, demonstrating that a building meets fire codes and other building codes, demolition, repairs, renovations, and adjusting boundary lines. They may also be required for temporary events, reserving public property, or a number of land development uses. The Scioto County Clerk Office can provide information on how to apply for a Scioto County permit or how to check if a permit is valid, and their permit information and records are usually available online.

Clay Township Clerk Portsmouth OH 1440 Normandy Road 45662 740-353-8511

Porter Township Clerk Wheelersburg OH 1535 Dogwood Ridge Road 45694 740-574-4245

Scioto County Clerk Portsmouth OH 602 7th Street 45662 740-355-8218

Valley Township Clerk Lucasville OH 384 Cook Road 45648 740-259-2251

Washington Township Clerk West Portsmouth OH 2220 Pershing Avenue 45663 740-858-4140


A Scioto County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning rules to ensure the construction of safe buildings. As part of their job, Building Departments in Scioto County, Ohio issue and file building permits. These county permits may be required for renovations, demolition, repairs, land development, and installing or repairing septic systems. Scioto County permits can show if a building meets fire codes and other building codes, which may be called a certificate of zoning compliance. These Scioto County public records can be used to prove a building project has a valid permit or to look up building permit rules, apply for a permit, or see approved permits. Building Departments often provide online access to county permit information and records.

Portsmouth Planning Department Portsmouth OH 442 2nd Street 45662 740-353-8863


A Scioto County Town or City Hall provides municipal services for their community, which can include issuing and filing permits. These county permits may be required for a number of building projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and zoning compliance. In addition to building permits, Town and City Halls in Scioto County, Ohio may also issue land use permits related to boundary lines, private roads, addresses, and water systems, as well as access permits, utility permits, and special event permits. These records can be used to prove that a project has a valid permit or to look up county permit rules, apply for a permit in Scioto County, or see approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their county permit records.

South Webster City Hall South Webster OH 138 North Jackson Street 45682 740-778-3009