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Step 7: Submitting Your Application & Documents

Electronic Plan Submission

The Department of Buildings & Inspections (B&I) is excited to introduce Electronic Plan Submission.  Electronic Plan Submission enables plan submittal to occur electronically for simultaneous review/approval, payment, and reducing (and potentially eliminating) trips and wait time.  The program is easy to use.   You can start applying for a permit and submitting plans by using the link below.

Due to COVID-19, we are  requesting all customers submit their plans digitally using the electronic submission guidelines. 

Electronic Document Submission Guidelines

 

Note: You will be required to submit two (2) sets of hard copies of plans (properly stamped by a registered architect or engineer) at the time of permit issuance. 

For more information, please contact Customer Service at 513-352-3271 and select OPTION 1. 

Online

You can apply and pay for certain permits and licenses online via ezTrak.

Currently-available licenses and permits are:

  • Deck Permits
  • Mechanical Permits
  • Plumbing Repair Permits
  • Journeyman Renewal Licenses
  • Elevator Invoices
  • Visit ezTrak to apply

By Mail

Applications and discs may also be mailed to:

City of Cincinnati Permit Center
805 Central Ave., Suite 500
Cincinnati, OH, 45202

In-Person

We request you submit your plans electronically, following the above protocol. If you need to apply in person, please visit us at:

805 Central Ave., Suite 500.
Cincinnati, OH, 45202 (map)

7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday.

  • We have installed protective barriers in the lobby and at all workstations to increase safety.

You must submit:

  1. Completed application and supporting documentation (structural, energy, soils analysis)
  2. Four (4) sets of documents, drawings, and specifications of the proposed work (where applicable).

All permit applications will be assessed a one-time non-refundable fee, which is due when you submit your application. (This fee does not apply to Elevator, Plumbing and HVAC repair/replacement applications that don't require plans).

 

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