Building & Engineering

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 with the information you need to make an application for the 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.

  1. Building
  2. Engineering

Online Permit Access and Processing Portal

We have a NEW permit application submittal and permit processing website. This new portal provides many enhancements to the City of Stow’s online permitting capabilities. You can now submit an online application from anywhere, 24/7, monitor the status of the application online, receive notifications via email as your application is reviewed and processed, request inspections, communicate with inspectors or staff, pay for permits, receive documents and allow contractors to register online. First time visitors to the site will have to  create an account and password and an online profile. All forms, permits, inspection requests and contractor registrations can be found on the portal.



Inspections

The City of Stow Building Department offers same-day inspection. You must call in your inspection before 9 am that day. Any inspection called in after 9 am will be performed on the following day. Electric and plumbing inspections are completed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the morning. For an inspection request, call 330-689-2728. 

Inspection requests can me made online 24/7 in the Online permit Access and Processing Portal

Sanitary Sewer Permits

The City of Stow Building Department does not handle sanitary sewer permits. You must make an application to:

Summit County Department of Sanitary Services (D.O.S.S.S.)
1180 S Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44301
Phone: 330-926-2409.

Energy Conservation Software

Energy Conservation Software for Commercial (ComCheck) and Residential (ResCheck) buildings may be downloaded from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Ohio Building Codes

The Ohio Board of Building Standards adopts rules that regulate residential and commercial construction throughout the State. Ohio Codes are available to the public at the BBS website. Click on the "CODES" tab at the top of the page and follow the prompts.

Permit Guides