Getting Started to Build
Before purchasing a lot, make sure you are able to build on the lot. In order to do this, please verify the following information by contacting the offices listed below.
Subdivision, Flood Plain, Lot Information and Land Use Regulations
Wood Couny Planning Commission Couny office Building, 5th Floor
419-354-9128
Well and Septic Information
Wood County Helth Department
1982 East Gypsy Lane Road
Bowling Green
419-352-8402
Water and Sewer Information
Northwestern Water and Sewer District
County Office Building, 3rd Floor
419-354-9090
Access and Storm Water Information
Wood County Engineer
County Office Building, 3rd Floor
419-354-9060
Deed Restrictions
Wood County Recorder
County Office Building, 2nd Floor
419-354-9150
Assessment on the Land
Wood County Auditor
County Office Building, 2nd Floor
419-354-9150
Building Permits
Wood County Building Inspection
County Office Building, 3rd Floor
419-354-9190
Steps of Building
STEP ONE
Contact the Wood Conuty Planning Commission to obtain parcel information, flood plain designation, and street address.
STEP TWO:
Contact the Wood County Engineer's Office to gain access to your lot by obtaining a Driveway and Culvert Permit.
A drainage analysis is completed for all new and replacement culverts.
STEP THREE
Obtain Zoning Permit from your Local Township or Municipality.
STEP FOUR
Secure Water and Sewer Permits. Depending on the location of the lot, contact the Wood County Health Department to apply for well and septic permits, or contact the Northwestern Water and Sewer District to tap into existing water and sewer lines.
STEP FIVE
Bring it all together
To secure necessary permits for construction, the following items must be presented to the Wood County Building Inspection Department. Two sets of plans and copies of your Zoning, Sewer, Culvert, and Flood Plain Permits
