Building & Zoning Permit Applications

Contractor Registration

• Contractor Registration Form (PDF)

Commercial Permits

All commercial permits shall be directed through the Ohio Department of Commerce, (Ohio Board of Building Standards) 800-523-3581 or 614-644-2614.

All commercial projects must receive Zoning and Engineering certificates, issued by the City of Defiance (please call 419-784-2195 for instructions on how to obtain those certificates).

Residential - New 1, 2, 3 Family Units

• Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Electric Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential HVAC Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
• Worksheet for New Homes (XLS)
• Zoning Permit/Certificate Application (PDF)

Residential Additions

• Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Electric Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential HVAC Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
• Worksheet for Additions (XLS)
• Zoning Permit/Certificate Application (PDF)

Residential Garages

• Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Electric Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential HVAC Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
• Worksheet for Garages (XLS)
• Zoning Permit/Certificate Application (PDF)

Zoning Permits / Certificates

• Zoning Permit/Certificate Application (PDF)

Demolition Permit

• Demolition Permit Application (PDF)

Zoning Approval for Signage

• Application for Zoning Approval for Signage (PDF)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals was combined with the Defiance City Planning Commission (Effective January 1, 2020).