Dayton OH electrical permit rules
Dayton's building inspections requires electrical permits for circuit additions, panel upgrades, service capacity changes, and new wiring. Apply via daytonohio.gov. Ohio licensed electricians must perform permitted work. Ohio contractor licensing for general contractors. Call (937) 333-3883 with scope questions.
Dayton is an aerospace and defense city — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base borders the east side of the city and has shaped its economy and infrastructure for a century. The city's housing stock reflects its mid-20th century manufacturing peak: most of Dayton's residential neighbourhoods were built between 1920 and 1960, with a mix of brick two-stories, cape cods, and colonials. AES Ohio is the electric utility — it was long known locally as Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) and many Dayton homeowners still use that name. AES Ohio acquired DP&L in 2021 and has been gradually rebranding. Vectren (now branded as CenterPoint Energy) serves natural gas. Ohio contractor licensing applies through OCILB.
AES Ohio (formerly Dayton Power & Light / DP&L) serves Dayton for electricity (1-800-433-8500 / aesohio.com). For service-entrance work, panel upgrades, or solar interconnection, contact AES Ohio in parallel with the city permit — utility scheduling adds 2–5 weeks. Vectren/CenterPoint Energy (1-800-227-1376) serves natural gas separately.
AES Ohio: check current energy efficiency rebates at aesohio.com. Ohio does not have a state-wide programme comparable to Efficiency Maine.
Three Dayton electrical scenarios
| Factor | What it means for your project |
|---|---|
| OH licensed electrician | For all permit work. Ohio contractor licensing for GC. |
| AES Ohio (formerly Dayton Power & L... | 1-800-433-8500. Start coordination same day as permit. |
| Gas: Vectren/CenterPoint Energy | 1-800-227-1376. |
| Rebates | AES Ohio: check current energy efficiency rebates at aesohio... |
| Portal | Apply at daytonohio.gov. |
Phone: (937) 333-3883
Online portal: daytonohio.gov
AES Ohio (electric): 1-800-433-8500 | Vectren/CenterPoint Energy (gas): 1-800-227-1376
Common questions about Dayton, OH electrical work permits
What electrician license is required in Dayton OH?
Ohio requires a licensed electrician for all permit work. Apply via daytonohio.gov. Call (937) 333-3883.
Who is the electric utility in Dayton OH?
AES Ohio (formerly Dayton Power & Light / DP&L). Contact 1-800-433-8500.
Information based on Dayton, OH official sources and applicable state/local building codes as of April 2026. Codes and fees change — verify current requirements before starting work. For a project-specific report, use our permit research tool.