Building Department.
Director of Building: Ken Rivera
Reports to Aaron Hufford, Executive Director of Development
Permits & Applications:
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Department Mission
To keep safety first and to be able to approve a permit or an inspection on the first attempt as often as possible. We do this by encouraging and practicing effective, early communication so that we can help to achieve success on every project.
Department Description
Regulates construction of commercial and residential buildings and administers several codes, which among others, includes the building code, electrical code, plumbing code, and mechanical code. Property owners and all contractors are required to submit plans and applications before starting work or changing the use of a building or space within a building. The Department of Building reviews plans for code compliance and issues permits which allow work to begin. As construction proceeds, Building staff inspects the work for compliance with the approved plans. Building is also responsible for registering licensed contractors and trades people to perform work within the City for Plumbing, HVAC, Gas and Electric.
Contact Us
Building Department offices operate from 8am-4pm Monday-Friday, except holidays. For questions or to schedule an appointment, please email us at building@hamilton-oh.gov, or call 513-785-7360 and choose option #1, Building.
Our goal is to make the permit process as simple and hassle-free as possible to allow our businesses and residents to achieve their goals.
Hamilton’s Building Department provides one-stop shopping for all of our customers.
Before starting your design or even signing a lease, we highly recommend that you contact us to discuss your intentions.
If necessary, a meeting prior to submitting the application can also be coordinated with the individuals from each City department that will be reviewing your plans, in order to discuss your project and review any conceptual sketches.