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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Colerain Township
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.
Small residential accessory structures 200 sq ft or less meeting setback requirements may not require a building permit per Hamilton County building permit guides.
- 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.
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.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 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.
- 02 Prepare the digital application and supporting plans.
- 03 Submit digitally through ViewPoint Cloud at https://coleraintownshipoh.viewpointcloud.com/; in-person submission also available at 4200 Springdale Road.
- 04 Pay the applicable township zoning fee in full before review begins; all fees are non-refundable.
- 05 Complete township review; respond to any corrections; receive zoning approval.
- 06 After zoning approval, register on Hamilton County ezTrak and submit the building permit application digitally with plans and required outside-agency approvals.
- 07 Complete county plan review; pay county fees; receive building permit.
- 08 Schedule all required inspections through Hamilton County ezTrak as construction progresses.
- 09 Obtain Certificate of Occupancy from Hamilton County upon completion of all final inspections.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2026
Fee type
Amount
01
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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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.
Colerain Township: all fees non-refundable and must be submitted in full before review begins. Hamilton County: fees paid through ezTrak workflow.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Hamilton County ezTrak (online)
- Hamilton County Buildings + Inspections (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; Colerain Township office Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Typical 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Colerain Township permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Colerain Township, OH? ▸
Building permit fees in Colerain Township, OH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Colerain Township, OH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Colerain Township, OH, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Colerain Township, OH? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Colerain Township, OH? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Colerain Township, OH via: Hamilton County ezTrak, Hamilton County Buildings + Inspections. Hamilton County inspectors available by phone 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM..
last verified April 2026
source Colerain Township Planning, Zoning and Development (zoning); Hamilton County Division of Buildings + Inspections (building permits) ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Colerain Township Planning, Zoning and Development (zoning); Hamilton County Division of Buildings + Inspections (building permits) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.