**IMPORTANT** When applying for a permit or registration online, please email your permit application and/or registration paperwork into our office for review and approval BEFORE making an online payment. Our office will notify you that your submittal has been approved and we will give you the correct fee amount. After you have received approval and fee verification, please click on the link below to make your payment.
Frank Silla—Chief Building Official
Phone: 330-830-1724 Ext. 399 | Fax: 330-830-1782
One James Duncan Plaza | Massillon, OH 44646
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
fsilla@massillonohio.gov
Mission Statement
The goal of the Massillon Building Department is to provide the citizens of the City of Massillon with the best customer service possible. Whether assisting residents, design professionals, building owners, landlords, or tenants, we believe everyone deserves individual attention. We welcome your questions, thoughts, and comments.
Since 2013, it is also our pleasure to serve the City of Canal Fulton as their Certified Building Department. It is a continued honor and privilege to be partnered with the historic City of Canal Fulton.
The City of Massillon Building Department regulates the construction, demolition, and occupancy of buildings and structures, within the jurisdiction of the City of Massillon and the City of Canal Fulton, in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of our residents. Specifically, we review, approve, and issue all permits required by the State of Ohio, regarding the new construction, repair, alteration, or addition to all public and private buildings and structures, as well as annually register all construction contractors; including general building trades, home improvement, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
Building Department Staff
Frank Silla
Chief Building Official
Building Inspector
Electrical and Heating Inspector
fsilla@massillonohio.gov
Phone: (330) 830-1724 Ext. 399
Ernie Sellers
Building Inspector
Heating Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Phone: (330) 830-1724 Ext. 395
Kristin Blomstran
Administrative Assistant
Permit Assistant
kblomstran@massillonohio.gov
Phone: (330) 830-1724 Ext. 392
Phillip Gorman
Building Inspector
Heating Inspector
pgorman@massillonohio.gov
Phone: (330) 830-1724 Ext. 395
Tracee Ward
Office Manager, Permit Technician
tward@massillonohio.gov
Phone: (330) 830-1724 Ext. 393
Quiana Gulley
Administrative Assistant
Permit Assistant
qgulley@massillonohio.gov
Phone: (330) 830-1724 Ext. 394