Frequently Asked Questions

You can find information on property taxes through the Fairfield County Auditors site located at https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/auditor/

For Tax Year 2024 (collected in 2025) - you can see the Levies being collected here:

https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/auditor/pdf/TY2024-Levies.pdf

And the tax valuations for Tax Year 2024 (collected in 2025) here:

https://www.co.fairfield.oh.us/auditor/pdf/TY2024-Valuations.pdf

 TO PERMIT OR NOT TO PERMIT?

Building officials know that not every project, such as changing an outlet, NEEDS a permit at all. Some homeowners might not know they need a permit, and some might get incorrect advice from contractors. Others might fear the cost - permits can get upward of several hundred dollars - or might want to avoid triggering a property-tax increase. 

Keep in mind that all municipalities enforce the same residential and commercial building code. Violet Township, for example, does not; at the time of this article, require a permit for replacing siding, fencing and roofs (unless the fence exceeds 6’ or is inside a special circumstance area). Other neighboring municipalities do. Confusing? You betcha!

Homeowners must also be sure their project conforms to their municipality's zoning rules or subdivision's deed restrictions/HOA bylaws.

Building Permits are required for the following:

•    New buildings

•    Additions (bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, etc.)

•    Alterations (decks, garages, fences*, carports, awnings, haunted houses, interior demolition etc.)

•    Building Repair

•    Change of Occupancy and Use – if you are going to start a business in an existing strip mall or business complex, this is required before new occupants can be issued occupancy through our building and fire departments.

•    Excavation or Fill

Separate Building permits are required for:

•    Elevators

•    Fire alarm

•    Heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC)

•    Parking lots (greater than 800 square feet in an area other than driveways)

•    Signs

•    Suppression systems and alarms

•    Swimming pools, hot tubs and swim spas.

•    Tents/Special Event Structures

•    Demolition (buildings and structures, includes chimneys)

•    Electrical

Note: These are required whether or not the work is done in conjunction with other work performed under a Building Permit.

When Don't I Need A Building Permit?

Generally, you don't need a permit for these projects at 1-, 2- and 3-family detached dwellings*:

•    Repair and replacement of windows (as long as they're the same size and same type)

•    Roof coverings (no more than two layers of roofing material) - subject t change in 2025

•    Gutters and downspouts (includes valleys, flashings, soffits, fascia and associated trim work)

•    Siding replacement

•    Flagpoles

•    Play equipment not greater than 12.5 feet in height and that is not provided with electric or heating equipment

•    **Storage sheds not greater than 200 square feet in area that are no higher than eight (8) feet in average height.

•    MINOR electrical – such as replacing an outlet, replacing a light. However, adding outlets and adding new light fixtures typically require a permit.

**Zoning permit IS REQUIRED for all accessory buildings no matter the square footage

This list is typical of the questions we receive, however, projects requiring a permit can be varied do involve more complex projects. Specialty permits can be required if you are working inside a floodplain (ANY portion of the property); inside of right of way work; next to preservation or floodway/drainage easement. etc.  Street closure permits are also available for when you would like to close an area for a block party. 

Zoning permits are REQUIRED for the following:

•    New Buildings

•    Accessory uses (i.e., fence, deck, shed, etc.)

•    Hot tubs, swimming pools and swim spas

•    Any alterations of the footprint of a structure (i.e., additions) 

•    Demolition

•    Use & Compliance  

•    Signage

Plumbing permits – all plumbing permits in the unincorporated area of Violet Township are acquired and inspected through the Fairfield County Board of Health – 740-652-2823.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, it is best to call first at 614-575-5556 or email permitting@violet.oh.us. Let us help you remove any confusion on whether a permit is required for your project, and what type(s) of permits you may need.

Our Fiscal Office maintains a separate site for that information, which can be found at:

https://violet.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/

or by looking at their calendar at:

https://violet.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingSchedule.aspx

For unincorpotated areas of the Township, Local Waste is your current trash hauler. You can contact them by calling 614-409-9375

If you continue having issues, or if you wish to NOT use their services, please contact us at  614-575-5556 to help resolve issues, or to Opt-Out

Use our Contact Form or call 614-575-5556

We are working on a new request tracker form for our website, so stay excited for the news when we launch this later  in 2024!

Contact our Zoning Department at 614-575-5560 or send in a an issue via our online  Contact Us Form

No permit required, however, you are only allowed 2 individual sales per year, no more than 3 consecutive days each – does NOT include community garage sales

Have fun!!!!!!

Currently, there are no open positions, however:

For Fire Department Jobs, at Fire Department Jobs

For all others, look in our Employment Opportunities area