City Building Permits

Anderson Township, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Anderson Township, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Ohio Hamilton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Anderson Township is an unincorporated township within Hamilton County. Building permits are issued by Hamilton County Division of Buildings + Inspections, not the township. A zoning certificate is required before a Hamilton County building permit can be submitted. Driveway permits on township streets require Anderson Township Public Works.

Department
Anderson Township Planning and Zoning Department (zoning); Hamilton County Division of Buildings + Inspections (building permits)
Address
Township Planning and Zoning: 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township, OH 45230; Hamilton County Buildings + Inspections: 138 E. Court Street, Room 801, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone
Township 513-688-8400; Hamilton County 513-946-4550
Website
https://andersontownshipoh.gov/government/departments/planning-and-zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open Hamilton County ezTrak

Platform: CAGIS ezTrak • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact Anderson Township Planning and Zoning Department (513-688-8400) to obtain a zoning certificate application; consult the "How to Apply for a Zoning Certificate" guide from the township website.
  2. Prepare a site plan and supporting materials; pay the township zoning certificate fee.
  3. Submit zoning certificate application to the township; await review and issuance.
  4. After receiving the zoning certificate, register on Hamilton County ezTrak at https://eztrak.cagis.org/CitizenAccess/account/new.
  5. Submit the building permit application through ezTrak with plans, zoning certificate, and required outside-agency approvals.
  6. Complete county plan review; respond to any corrections.
  7. Pay county permit fees through ezTrak; receive the permit.
  8. Begin construction; schedule all required inspections through ezTrak as work progresses.
  9. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy from Hamilton County upon completion of all final inspections.
  10. Note: driveway aprons on township streets require a separate permit and inspection from Anderson Township Public Works at 513-688-8400.

Source: Anderson Township Planning and Zoning Department (zoning); Hamilton County Division of Buildings + Inspections (building permits)

General Requirements

Any improvement or expansion to a building; outside structures such as sheds, fences, pools, signs; all structural work.

Required Documents

  • Anderson Township zoning certificate application with site plan
  • Hamilton County building permit application with plans
  • Outside-agency approvals as required
Building code
Ohio Building Code and Residential Code of Ohio (administered by Hamilton County); Anderson Township Zoning Resolution.
Owner-builder
Per Hamilton County rules; contact 513-946-4550.
Contractor requirements
State OCILB licenses required for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades. Hamilton County building permit rules apply. No Anderson Township-specific general contractor license requirement identified.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Hamilton County: residential new dwelling (Formula D) minimum $383.16; commercial new buildings (Formula A or B) minimum $636.06. Anderson Township zoning fees: see township fee schedule.
Plan check fee
Per Hamilton County fee schedule.
Permit fee formula
Hamilton County area-based formula by construction type; Anderson Township zoning fee formula: contact 513-688-8400.
Reinspection fee
Per Hamilton County fee schedule; contact 513-946-4550.
Payment note
Hamilton County fees paid through ezTrak; township zoning fees paid to township at 7850 Five Mile Road.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Garage sales do not require a permit; temporary signs for garage sales must meet placement and size restrictions.
  • Driveway repairs on accepted subdivision streets do not require a permit but must meet county specifications.

Important: Additional exempt work per Hamilton County building permit guides; contact 513-946-4550 for project-specific guidance.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Hamilton County ezTrak (online)
  • Hamilton County Buildings + Inspections (phone)
  • Driveway inspections: Anderson Township Public Works (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Hamilton County inspectors available by phone 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Inspection hours
Hamilton County Buildings + Inspections Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Anderson Township office hours not published on public-facing pages.

Typical inspection sequence: Per Hamilton County six-step residential inspection process: footing/foundation, framing, rough trades, insulation, final trades, Certificate of Occupancy.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Anderson Township Planning and Zoning Department (zoning); Hamilton County Division of Buildings + Inspections (building permits) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anderson Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Anderson Township, OH?
Any improvement or expansion to a building; outside structures such as sheds, fences, pools, signs; all structural work.
How much does a building permit cost in Anderson Township, OH?
The minimum permit fee is Hamilton County: residential new dwelling (Formula D) minimum $383.16; commercial new buildings (Formula A or B) minimum $636.06. Anderson Township zoning fees: see township fee schedule.. Fees are calculated as: Hamilton County area-based formula by construction type; Anderson Township zoning fee formula: contact 513-688-8400.. Plan check fee: Per Hamilton County fee schedule..
How do I apply for a building permit in Anderson Township, OH?
1. Contact Anderson Township Planning and Zoning Department (513-688-8400) to obtain a zoning certificate application; consult the "How to Apply for a Zoning Certificate" guide from the township website. 2. Prepare a site plan and supporting materials; pay the township zoning certificate fee. 3. Submit zoning certificate application to the township; await review and issuance. 4. After receiving the zoning certificate, register on Hamilton County ezTrak at https://eztrak.cagis.org/CitizenAccess/account/new. 5. Submit the building permit application through ezTrak with plans, zoning certificate, and required outside-agency approvals. 6. Complete county plan review; respond to any corrections. 7. Pay county permit fees through ezTrak; receive the permit. 8. Begin construction; schedule all required inspections through ezTrak as work progresses. 9. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy from Hamilton County upon completion of all final inspections. 10. Note: driveway aprons on township streets require a separate permit and inspection from Anderson Township Public Works at 513-688-8400.
What work is exempt from building permits in Anderson Township, OH?
The following work is generally exempt: Garage sales do not require a permit; temporary signs for garage sales must meet placement and size restrictions.; Driveway repairs on accepted subdivision streets do not require a permit but must meet county specifications.. Note: Additional exempt work per Hamilton County building permit guides; contact 513-946-4550 for project-specific guidance.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Anderson Township, OH?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Hamilton County ezTrak, Hamilton County Buildings + Inspections, Driveway inspections: Anderson Township Public Works. Hamilton County inspectors available by phone 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM..

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