The City of Loveland Building & Zoning Department is a one-stop shop for all of your property, construction and permit questions, from building a home to putting up a fence. A building permit is a license which grants permission to start construction of a building project. The permits allow for enforcement of local building codes which have been adopted by the city, state, and county. A permit also ensures construction will protect the public health, safety and welfare of Loveland residents.

Contact

120 West Loveland Avenue
Loveland OH 45140
(513) 583-3045
Fax: 513-583-3032

• Gerry Stoker, Building & Zoning Administrator 
• Eva Parker, Building & Zoning Assistant/Clerk of P&Z/BZA Commission

*Building & Zoning permit forms and documents are now available online, please visit our E-government site by clicking on the link at the top of the page and select the Building & Zoning Department.

Five Steps to a Building Permit for Residential or Commercial Property

• Call or visit the Loveland Building and Zoning Department: Staff will explain the requirements regarding your project and an application will be given to you, or you can download an application from our E-government site by clicking on the link at the top of the page and select the Building & Zoning Department.
• Submit the application: You will be asked to document "who" will perform the work, "what" work will be done, "where" the work will be done and "how" the work will be done. The application will require accompanying documentation, depending on the nature of your project. Please see this chart for information on what documentation is required.
•  The review process: Staff will determine if your project is in compliance with the construction codes and other city and state ordinances and statutes.
• Receive results of your review: If in compliance with the building code and zoning regulations, a permit is approved. If in noncompliance, your permit will be withheld until corrections are made to the plan.
• Receive permit: A fee will be collected and you may proceed as approved. Any changes must be sent back through the permit application process for review by the building and zoning department. Inspections will be performed by the department staff to determine compliance with laws and statutes.

Apply for Plumbing, Electric and Sewer Permits in Loveland

The Building and Zoning Department at city hall will accept plumbing, electric and sewer application and drawings, as well as accept payment for the application in the form of a check.

The Hamilton County Plumbing Department, the Inspection Bureau, Inc. and the Metropolitan Sewer District will continue to be the only agencies to issue such permits, and will still perform all inspections within the City of Loveland corporation limits.