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Perrysburg and Oregon Plumbing Guide: Permits, Water and Fees
Page date: November 15, 2026.
Perrysburg and Oregon are two of the largest suburbs around Toledo, and they are run very differently when it comes to plumbing. Perrysburg is in Wood County, south of the Maumee River, with a population of 25,041 at the 2020 census. (Wikipedia, Perrysburg, Ohio) Oregon is a Lucas County city on Lake Erie and a suburb of Toledo, with a population of 19,950 at the 2020 census. (Wikipedia, Oregon, Ohio)
Neither city uses Toledo's permit office or Toledo's contractor registration list. This page covers what does apply.
At a glance
| Perrysburg | Oregon | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Wood | Lucas |
| Plumbing permits | Wood County Building Inspection | City of Oregon Building and Zoning |
| Drinking water source | Purchased from the City of Toledo (Lake Erie) | Oregon's own treatment plant (Lake Erie) |
| Water/sewer department | Perrysburg Department of Public Utilities, 419-872-8050 | City of Oregon water plant |
Sources for each row are in the sections below.
Perrysburg
Permits come from Wood County
The City of Perrysburg says interior remodeling involving structural, electrical, plumbing or heating work "will most likely require a permit from Wood County Building Inspection," and that an exempt zoning permit from the City is needed before any building permit for interior work. (City of Perrysburg, Opening a Business) That page is written for businesses, so homeowners should confirm residential requirements with Wood County.
Wood County Building Inspection's plumbing permit application lists these residential fees (Wood County Building Inspection, Plumbing Permit Application):
| Item | Residential fee |
|---|---|
| Base fee | $75 |
| Per fixture | $10.00 |
| Water heater replacement | separate line on the form |
| State fee | add 1% |
The form counts toilets, tubs, sinks, showers, dishwashers, floor drains, sump pumps, laundry trays, washers, water heaters and softeners as fixtures. Work must follow the 2024 Ohio Plumbing Code, and the permit expires one year from issue if the work is not done. Wood County Building Inspection's phone number on the form is 419-354-9190. (same source)
Historic District
If a property is in the Historic District of Perrysburg, signs and any exterior alterations must be approved by the Historic Landmarks Commission before the City will issue a permit. (City of Perrysburg, Opening a Business) Plumbing work that changes the exterior, such as new vents, could fall under that review; check with the City before starting.
Water and sewer
Perrysburg receives its drinking water from the City of Toledo, which draws surface water from Lake Erie. (City of Perrysburg, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report) Perrysburg's Department of Public Utilities repairs water main breaks, maintains sanitary and storm sewers, and operates an 8 million gallon per day wastewater treatment plant. Its phone number is 419-872-8050. (City of Perrysburg, Public Utilities)
Because the water comes from Toledo's plant, Toledo's notes about hard-water scale apply to Perrysburg taps too: Toledo says water heated above 140°F can form calcium carbonate scale. (City of Toledo, Common Water Quality Issues) See the water heater guide.
Oregon
Oregon issues its own plumbing permits
The City of Oregon is one of the Lucas County communities that keeps its own building department; Lucas County Building Regulations does not issue residential permits there. (Lucas County, Residential Permits) The county lists Oregon Building and Zoning at 419-698-7000. (Lucas County Building Regulations, permit checklist)
Oregon's plumbing or waterline permit form, from the department at 5330 Seaman Road (phone 419-698-7071 on the form), lists these fees (City of Oregon, Plumbing or Waterline Permit):
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Base fee, new residential plumbing system | $40.00 |
| Each fixture installed on that system | $5.00 |
| Replacement without alterations (includes one fixture) | $30.00 |
| Replacement with alterations (includes one fixture) | $60.00 |
| Each additional fixture replaced | $5.00 |
| Alterations, not including fixtures | $30.00 |
| Re-inspection | $25.00 |
| Minimum fee | $30.00 |
The form also covers water service pipe work and asks whether the property is on city water or a well, and on public sewer or a private septic system. Backwater valves, backflow devices and water heaters are among the listed fixtures. (same source) The form is dated 2021, so confirm current fees with the City.
Oregon's water plant
Oregon treats its own water. The plant was built in 1963. Its intake crib sits in Lake Erie about 16 feet deep and 1.5 miles from shore, and raw water travels through 5 miles of 36-inch pipe to the treatment plant on North Curtice Road near Maumee Bay State Park. After several expansions the plant can treat 16 million gallons a day. (City of Oregon, Water Plant) The water plant page also links to guidance on backflow prevention and cross-connection control and on scale buildup maintenance in home plumbing. (same source)
Housing in both cities
American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates (Census Reporter, ACS B25034/B25035/B25003):
| Area | Median year built | Built 1939 or earlier | Built before 1960 | Built before 1980 | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perrysburg | 1988 | 9% | 15% | 39% | 63% |
| Oregon | 1971 | 10% | 33% | 67% | 75% |
| Lucas County | 1963 | 24% | 47% | 73% | 62% |
Perrysburg has the newest housing of any area covered on this site: most units were built in 1980 or later. Plumbing questions there lean toward water heater replacement, fixture leaks and sump pumps more than old pipe materials. Oregon's housing is mostly from the 1960s and 1970s, so original drain lines, water heaters and supply piping are reaching the age where problems show up. Useful guides: sump pumps, toilet and faucet leaks, sewer backups.
Checking a contractor
- State license. Ohio regulates the commercial plumbing and hydronics trades through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. Residential contractors are not required to hold a state license, but many building departments require one to pull permits. (Ohio Division of Industrial Compliance) Search the OCILB eLicense lookup.
- Local requirements. Ask Wood County Building Inspection (Perrysburg) or Oregon Building and Zoning whether the contractor can pull the permit for your job.
- Permits. The state's guidance calls a contractor's refusal to get necessary permits a red flag. (same source)
Being registered with the City of Toledo does not cover work in Perrysburg or Oregon by itself. More: how to check a Toledo-area plumber.