Code Violations - General Information

​You can report many types of code violations through the 311 system. Depending on the type of code violation, the issue may be addressed by one of these City agencies:

  • Building & Inspections
  • Fire Department
  • Health Department

Building Code Violations

Most issues are addressed by Buildings & Inspections:

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL


Zoning Code Violations

Most issues are addressed by Buildings & Inspections:

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL


For other common code violations, see below.

Related Topics & Requests

Report graffiti that needs to be removed on public and private property.

Report fire hazards and associated code violations at a property, for investigation by the Cincinnati Fire Department.

A wide range of issues with litter, dumping, and trash can be reported through the 311 system, on both public and private property.

Report tall grass or weeds over 10 inches in height on private property. 

This request is used by tenants to report that their home has no heat or inadequate heat - potentially because the landlord has not turned on the heat, has not turned the heat high enough, or the heat is broken.