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Custom home builder in Mahoning County, Ohio

Sudon Brothers builds custom homes throughout Mahoning County, Ohio, including Youngstown, Canfield, Poland, Boardman and Austintown. Our office is in neighboring Girard. We design every home with an architect we work with, oversee every site ourselves, and coordinate zoning, permits and inspections with the township, city or village and the Mahoning County Building Inspection Department.

Communities we serve

What each community is like, and the school district that serves most of it.

Youngstown

Mahoning County's seat and largest city. Building here usually means an infill lot in an established neighborhood, often with city water and sewer at the street. Mill Creek MetroParks winds through the city's south and west sides.

Best for
In-city builds with roads and utilities in place
Schools
Youngstown City School District
Permits
City and county offices, depending on the lot; we confirm which applies
Building in Youngstown

Canfield

The City of Canfield and surrounding Canfield Township in western Mahoning County, known for its historic village green and the Canfield Fair, with a mix of neighborhood lots and larger rural parcels.

Best for
In-town lots and larger township parcels
Schools
Canfield Local Schools
Permits
Mahoning County Building Inspection Department, after local zoning approval
Building in Canfield

Poland

Poland Village and Poland Township in southeastern Mahoning County: established neighborhoods, mature trees and the Poland Municipal Forest.

Best for
Wooded lots, ranch homes and villas
Schools
Poland Local Schools
Permits
Mahoning County Building Inspection Department, after local zoning approval
Building in Poland

Boardman

Boardman Township sits just south of Youngstown along the U.S. Route 224 corridor, close to shopping, dining and Boardman Park, with established neighborhoods and occasional infill lots.

Best for
Infill lots and teardown-and-rebuild
Schools
Boardman Local Schools
Permits
Mahoning County Building Inspection Department, after local zoning approval
Building in Boardman

Austintown

Austintown Township lies just west of Youngstown with quick access to Interstate 80 and the rest of the Valley.

Best for
New subdivision lots and infill sites
Schools
Austintown Local Schools
Permits
Mahoning County Building Inspection Department, after local zoning approval
Building in Austintown

School district boundaries don't always follow township or city lines. Confirm the district for a specific parcel with the Mahoning County Auditor before you buy.

Permits for a new home in Mahoning County

For homes in Mahoning County's townships, residential building permits come from the Mahoning County Building Inspection Department in Youngstown. Before the permit is issued, a new home needs zoning approval, with a site plan, from the township, city or village where the lot sits.

The county also requires flood plain approval from the Mahoning County Planning Commission, and either a sewer tap permit (from the county sanitary engineer or, in some areas, Youngstown's) or a septic permit from the board of health. Plans must meet the Residential Code of Ohio.

As your builder, we coordinate these approvals and the inspections that follow.

Before you buy land in Mahoning County

  • Ask whether the lot has public sewer or will need a septic system
  • Check flood plain status and drainage
  • Confirm the school district for the exact parcel with the Mahoning County Auditor
  • Look at slope: some lots suit a walkout basement
Full lot checklist

Homes we've built in the Valley

A few from our portfolio. Every one was designed for its family and its land.

Building in Mahoning County: common questions

Do I need a permit to build a house in Mahoning County, Ohio?
For homes in Mahoning County's townships, residential building permits come from the Mahoning County Building Inspection Department in Youngstown. Before the permit is issued, a new home needs zoning approval, with a site plan, from the township, city or village where the lot sits. The county also requires flood plain approval from the Mahoning County Planning Commission, and either a sewer tap permit (from the county sanitary engineer or, in some areas, Youngstown's) or a septic permit from the board of health. Plans must meet the Residential Code of Ohio. As your builder, we coordinate these approvals and inspections.
Does Sudon Brothers build in Mahoning County?
Sudon Brothers builds custom homes throughout Mahoning County, Ohio, including Youngstown, Canfield, Poland, Boardman and Austintown. Our office is in neighboring Girard. We design every home with an architect we work with, oversee every site ourselves, and coordinate zoning, permits and inspections with the township, city or village and the Mahoning County Building Inspection Department.
How do I find out which school district a lot is in?
School district boundaries don't always follow township or city lines, so check the specific parcel in the Mahoning County Auditor's property records, or ask the district directly, before you buy.

Building in Mahoning County?

Tell us where your lot is, or where you're looking, and we'll talk through what it takes to build there.