City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections - Permit Center
AI-researched from the official website · pending reviewer verification- Address
- 805 Central Ave., Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Phone
- 513-352-3271
- Hours
- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; Tier 1 permit hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; permits will not be issued after 4:00 p.m.
- Building code
- 2019 Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) for 1-, 2- and 3-family dwellings, plus the Cincinnati Building…
- Jurisdiction
- City in Hamilton County · Cincinnati metro
Researched October 13, 2026 from the office's official website. Offices change hours and fees; confirm before you visit. See an error? Report it.
Permit types issued
- Building Permit (RCO residential: new construction, addition, alteration, repair, retaining walls)
- Demolition (Wrecking) Permit
- Electrical Permit (issued by Inspection Bureau, Inc.)
- HVAC / Mechanical Permit (RCO projects)
- Plumbing Permit
Fees, review times and which of these your project needs are in the .