Transportation and Engineering is Working for You!
The City of Cincinnati Department of Transportation and Engineering strives to provide citizens with excellent services. Quality services such as maintenance of streets and street improvements of sidewalks, roads, walls and bridges is our goal. The continued integrity of these public investments is our charge and is why the Permit and License Center is now serving you.
The Department of Transportation and Engineering Permit and License Center is designed to allow citizens to process right-of-way permit requests and initiate information referrals in one central location.
In order to provide citizens with prompt and professional service, we are continuing to advance our abilities through the integration of data and computer technology. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is always ready to assist you.
This is just another way Transportation and Engineering is working for you!
Our Convenient Location
The Permit and License Center is conveniently located in Room 425, City Hall, 801 Plum Street. The Center is open Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
You may also call the Permit and License Center at
(513) 352-3463.
The Many Services Available
The Permit and License Center staff is ready to assist you in processing Transportation and Engineering permit requests. The following is a list of some of the permitting services we provide:
Driveway Permit*
Permanent and temporary
Dumpster Usage Permit
For temporary refuse containers on streets
Excess Load Moving Permit*
To move oversized, overweight and other difficult loads in or through the City of Cincinnati
Sidewalk/Driveway Repair Permit
Sidewalk safety program repairs
Street Blocking Permit*
To temporarily close sidewalks and roadways within public streets for any purpose
Street Contractors License*
To provide street damage security for work in or on city streets
Street Furniture/Facility Permit*
Outdoor pay telephones, vending machines, benches, sign boards and others
Street Opening Permit*
To construct and maintain streets, utilities and other infrastructure facilities within public streets
Subdivision Permits*
New residential, commercial and industrial Utility Pole Installation/Attachment Permit for utility company use
Wall Opening Permit*
To cut or modify an existing public wall
* Requires plans or other documents to be submitted with the application
Customer Services Available
Utility Coordination for Management of Street Right-of-Way Infrastructure
Street Address Information
Technical Record Sales of Engineering Documents and Maps
Central Business District Work Schedule Coordination
Street Privilege Requests and Information
Street Activity Information
Other Services available by calling (513) 352-3463
Cashiering Services to Meet Your Needs
VISA and MASTERCARD credit card service
Escrow account service upon request
No-Stop Permits
In association with certain cashiering services, some permits can conveniently be issued to you by mail or faxed directly to your home, business, or even to the job site.
Our FAX number is
(513) 352-5397
Give us a call.
It's as simple as that.
(513) 352-3463
