The City of Stow Building and Engineering Departments are responsible for issuing permits and monitoring various aspects of construction for building and engineering projects within the City. We hope this site will provide you the information you need to make application for required permits. Our goal is to protect the public's life, health, safety and welfare as it relates to construction practices and provide excellent customer service. Please contact us at 330-689-2729 if you have any questions.

NEW!!!! Commercial Building Permit Process Flow Chart
The City Building and Planning Departments have prepared a three track flow chart guide to assist you through Planning, Plan Review, Permits and Inspection approvals. Please keep in mind your specific project may require additional permits and inspections from other agency’s such as Summit County Health Department, Summit County Plumbing Dept., etc.

If you require additional information, please refer to our Guide to Commercial Permits and Guide to Residential Permits for complete and comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Building Department permit information. You may also call the Building Department at 330-689-2729, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or email our department at bldg@stow.oh.us with questions regarding your project. We welcome your business to Stow and look forward to the successful completion of your project



FEDERAL INCENTIVES AND TAX CREDIT’S AVAILABLE

ENERGY STAR, http://www.energystar.gov/ is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. If you’re planning a home improvement project, Federal tax credits and other incentives may be offered through the Energy Star program. Click the following link for more information. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits

Engineering Deparment Permits
Fuel Gas Pressure Test Requirement Form
Residential Code of Ohio (RCO)
Plumbing Permit Information
"Call Before You Dig"


ATTENTION: Residential Code of Ohio (RCO)

The Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) is now effective for all jurisdictions where enforcement occurs for detached one, two and three family dwellings. A 1% residential permit fee surcharge mandated by the State is assessed on residential permits issued. Web access to Ohio Codes including the new residential code is available at the following link www.com.state.oh.us/odoc/dic/dicbbs.htm. Printed copies of the Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) are for viewing at the Stow Building Department or purchased through the following publishers: International Code Council, (888) 422-7233www.iccsafe.org Thompson / West Publications, (800) 362-4500

 

Plumbing Permits

Plumbing permits (commercial and residential) must be obtained thru the Summit County Department of Building Standards (SCDBS) at 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, Ohio, 44310, phone (330) 630-7280.

Sanitary sewer permits make application to the Summit County Department of Environmental Services, 2525 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 (330) 926-2409

"Call Before You Dig"

The Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) has a new number 8-1-1. A new federally- mandated national "Call Before You Dig" number, 811 was created to help protect you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines while working on digging projects. Building a deck? Planting a tree? Installing a mailbox? 811 is the new number you should call before you begin any digging. Its a free service and it is the law.