City Building Permits

Colerain Township, OH - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Ohio Hamilton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Colerain Township is an unincorporated township within Hamilton County. Building permits are issued by Hamilton County Division of Buildings + Inspections. Colerain Township issues its own zoning permits digitally. A township zoning approval is required before a Hamilton County building permit can be submitted. Work started without required zoning approvals is subject to a penalty fee equal to twice the standard fee.

Department
Colerain Township Planning, Zoning and Development (zoning); Hamilton County Division of Buildings + Inspections (building permits)
Address
Colerain Township: 4200 Springdale Road, Colerain Township, OH 45251; Hamilton County Buildings + Inspections: 138 E. Court Street, Room 801, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone
Colerain Township 513-385-7505; Hamilton County 513-946-4550
Website
https://www.colerain.org/197/Development

Online Permit Portal

Open ViewPoint Cloud (Zoning); Hamilton County ezTrak (Building)

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

Application Process

  1. Determine the applicable Colerain Township zoning permit type using the zoning certificate guide at https://www.colerain.org/DocumentCenter/View/4885/Zoning-Certificates and ViewPoint Cloud record categories.
  2. Prepare the digital application and supporting plans.
  3. Submit digitally through ViewPoint Cloud at https://coleraintownshipoh.viewpointcloud.com/; in-person submission also available at 4200 Springdale Road.
  4. Pay the applicable township zoning fee in full before review begins; all fees are non-refundable.
  5. Complete township review; respond to any corrections; receive zoning approval.
  6. After zoning approval, register on Hamilton County ezTrak and submit the building permit application digitally with plans and required outside-agency approvals.
  7. Complete county plan review; pay county fees; receive building permit.
  8. Schedule all required inspections through Hamilton County ezTrak as construction progresses.
  9. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy from Hamilton County upon completion of all final inspections.

Source: Colerain Township Planning, Zoning and Development (zoning); Hamilton County Division of Buildings + Inspections (building permits)

General Requirements

Zoning permit required for: New primary structures/additions; accessory uses/structures; signs; temporary special events; planned district review; map amendments; lot splits; zoning verification letters; master plans; and other uses covered in ViewPoint Cloud categories.

Required Documents

  • Digital application through ViewPoint Cloud
  • Supporting plans and documents per record type
  • All fees paid in full before review begins
Building code
2024 Ohio Building Code and Residential Code of Ohio (administered by Hamilton County); Colerain Township Zoning Resolution 2024 edition.
Contractor requirements
State OCILB licenses required for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades. Hamilton County building permit rules apply. No Colerain Township-specific general contractor license requirement identified.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Colerain Township zoning fees: $50 accessory use; $70 accessory structure; $100 temporary special event; $200 residential/mixed new primary structure base fee. Hamilton County: residential new dwelling minimum $383.16; commercial new buildings minimum $636.06.
Plan check fee
Colerain Township commercial fire plan review fee schedule at https://www.colerain.org/538/Commercial-Building-Plan-Review-Fees. Hamilton County plan review fees per county schedule.
Permit fee formula
Colerain Township: flat and area/unit-based fees; non-residential primary structures $200 plus $0.10/sq ft with cap. Hamilton County: area-based formula by construction type and occupancy multiplier.
Reinspection fee
Starting work without required Colerain zoning approvals results in a penalty fee equal to twice the standard fee. Hamilton County reinspection fees per county schedule.
Payment note
Colerain Township: all fees non-refundable and must be submitted in full before review begins. Hamilton County: fees paid through ezTrak workflow.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Small residential accessory structures 200 sq ft or less meeting setback requirements may not require a building permit per Hamilton County building permit guides.

Important: No single standalone exempt work list published on public-facing pages reviewed. Contact Colerain Township at 513-385-7505 and Hamilton County at 513-946-4550 for project-specific guidance.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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; Colerain Township office Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Typical inspection sequence: Per Hamilton County six-step residential inspection process: footing/foundation, framing, rough trades, insulation, final trades, Certificate of Occupancy. Starting covered work before inspection is a violation subject to penalties.

Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Colerain Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Colerain Township, OH?
Zoning permit required for: New primary structures/additions; accessory uses/structures; signs; temporary special events; planned district review; map amendments; lot splits; zoning verification letters; master plans; and other uses covered in ViewPoint Cloud categories.
How much does a building permit cost in Colerain Township, OH?
The minimum permit fee is Colerain Township zoning fees: $50 accessory use; $70 accessory structure; $100 temporary special event; $200 residential/mixed new primary structure base fee. Hamilton County: residential new dwelling minimum $383.16; commercial new buildings minimum $636.06.. Fees are calculated as: Colerain Township: flat and area/unit-based fees; non-residential primary structures $200 plus $0.10/sq ft with cap. Hamilton County: area-based formula by construction type and occupancy multiplier.. Plan check fee: Colerain Township commercial fire plan review fee schedule at https://www.colerain.org/538/Commercial-Building-Plan-Review-Fees. Hamilton County plan review fees per county schedule..
How do I apply for a building permit in Colerain Township, OH?
1. Determine the applicable Colerain Township zoning permit type using the zoning certificate guide at https://www.colerain.org/DocumentCenter/View/4885/Zoning-Certificates and ViewPoint Cloud record categories. 2. Prepare the digital application and supporting plans. 3. Submit digitally through ViewPoint Cloud at https://coleraintownshipoh.viewpointcloud.com/; in-person submission also available at 4200 Springdale Road. 4. Pay the applicable township zoning fee in full before review begins; all fees are non-refundable. 5. Complete township review; respond to any corrections; receive zoning approval. 6. After zoning approval, register on Hamilton County ezTrak and submit the building permit application digitally with plans and required outside-agency approvals. 7. Complete county plan review; pay county fees; receive building permit. 8. Schedule all required inspections through Hamilton County ezTrak as construction progresses. 9. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy from Hamilton County upon completion of all final inspections.
What work is exempt from building permits in Colerain Township, OH?
The following work is generally exempt: Small residential accessory structures 200 sq ft or less meeting setback requirements may not require a building permit per Hamilton County building permit guides.. Note: No single standalone exempt work list published on public-facing pages reviewed. Contact Colerain Township at 513-385-7505 and Hamilton County at 513-946-4550 for project-specific guidance.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Colerain Township, OH?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Hamilton County ezTrak, Hamilton County Buildings + Inspections. Hamilton County inspectors available by phone 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM..

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