Building Department & Code Enforcement

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

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

POPULAR LINKS

• Building Permit Application Form (PDF)
• Comprehensive Plan - NCH 2043 (In progress!)
• Current Zoning Map
• Fire Prevention Tips - NCH Fire Dept
• Rental Registration Permit Application (PDF)

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
• Annual Fire Inspection: Call the Fire Department: (513) 521-3950, Option 2
• Code Enforcement
• NCH Codified Ordinances
• Nuisance Properties

LOCAL ORDINANCES

The below ordinances pertain specifically to the building code within the City of North College Hill. For a complete list of codified ordinances and the city charter, click here.

• Annual Fire Inspection Ordinance & Fees
• Board of Zoning Appeals Roles & Responsibilities
• Contractor Registration Ordinances & Fees
• NCH Code Part 11: Planning and Zoning Code
• NCH Code Part 13: Building Code
• Plan Review Ordinances & Fees

FEES & 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 Ordinances
  • 2023 Schedule of Permit Fees: [Last updated: 01/12/2023]
    • Furnace or Air Conditioner = $118.90
    • Furnace and Air Conditioner = $198.99
    • Re-Roof = $150.71
    • Fence under 6 foot tall = $121.00
  • For all other local building permit fees, contact the Building Department at 513-521-7413 x202.
• 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, Monday through Friday