Building Department

The Building Department is responsible for reviewing building plans, issuing permits & certificates of occupancy, property inspections, planning and zoning.

POPULAR LINKS

• Permits, Forms and Applications
• Comprehensive Plan - NCH 2043 (In progress!)
• Contractor Registration
• Current Zoning Map
• Fire Prevention Tips
• Plan Review
• Planning and Zoning
• Rental Registration
• Zoning Board of Appeals

CODE ENFORCEMENT & INSPECTIONS

The Code Enforcement & Inspections office is charged with eliminating blight and building safety hazards, and promoting building repair and renovation, through education and enforcement to protect the public health, safety and quality of life. This office is also responsible for enforcing property code compliance.

• REPORT A CONCERN
• Code Enforcement
• NCH Codified Ordinances
• Nuisance Properties
• Schedule an Annual Fire Inspection - Call: (513) 521-3950, Option 2

FORMS and PERMITS

• Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Rental Registration Form
• Residential Rental Permit Application

FEES and PAYMENTS

Permit & Inspection Fees

Fees for building permits, inspections and certificates of occupancy issued by the City of North College Hill are set by Hamilton County Buildings & Inspections Department).

• Permits, Inspections and Certificates - NCH Ordinance
• Fee Schedule - Hamilton County Buildings Department

Nuisance Abatement Fees

Fees for nuisance abatement will vary based on the nature of the nuisance, and the cost for time and materials incurred.

• Nuisance Abatement by City - Ordinance and Fees

How to Pay

Acceptable forms of payment are: cash, personal check, cashier’s check, certified check, travelers check, money order, or credit card - Visa and MasterCard only.

• Pay In Person or by Mail:
  NCH Finance Office
  1500 W. Galbraith Road
  North College Hill, OH 45239
  ** Please do NOT send cash through the mail! **
• Pay By Phone: 
  Contact the City Finance Office at 513-521-7413
  Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm