Lorain, OH
Building Division
How permitting works in Ohio
Ohio cities have a dual role. For residential projects, the city chooses whether to permit; for commercial projects, a city must be "certified" by the state to issue permits. If a city is not certified for commercial work, the developer must go to the state for approval.
State permits commercial if local is not certified.
Contact Information
- Phone
- (440) 204-2045
- BHP@cityoflorain.org
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM