Other Permit Agencies

Apply for permits from other local permit agencies.

Buildings & Inspections

Permits for work on private property can be acquired through the Department of Buildings & Inspections. The B&I Permit Center is a single point-of-contact service for Cincinnati homeowners, developers, architects, small business owners, construction personnel and others involved in the development and building permit process.

Permit Guide

Division of Building Inspections

The Division of Building Inspections of the Hamilton County Planning and Development Department is responsible for issuing Building Permits within the unincorporated townships of Hamilton County and six contract jurisdictions.

Building Permits


Office of the County Engineer

Permits must be acquired for all work performed within Hamilton County's public right of way.

Street Permits