Cincinnati, OH

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CINCINNATI BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Department
Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections (B&I)
Phone
(513) 352-3271
Address
Permit Center, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 500, II Centennial Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Typical Cincinnati Permit Timelines
Residential repair / addition1–3 weeks
New residential build5–10 weeks
Commercial tenant improvement3–8 weeks
New commercial construction8–16 weeks

* Estimates based on city averages. Actual times vary by project type and workload.

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CINCINNATI PERMIT QUESTIONS

How do I check a permit in Cincinnati?+

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How long are permit delays in Cincinnati?+

Cincinnati permit timelines vary: Residential repair / addition typically takes 1–3 weeks; New residential build typically takes 5–10 weeks; Commercial tenant improvement typically takes 3–8 weeks; New commercial construction typically takes 8–16 weeks. Actual timelines depend on application completeness and current department workload.

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What happens when a permit clears in Cincinnati?+

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