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Cincinnati Permitting Portal

Zoning Portal

Learn where you can locate your business in the City of Cincinnati.

Business Portal

This tool identifies and estimates the permits, licenses, and fees needed to open or expand your business in the City of Cincinnati.

Special Events Portal

We are now accepting applications for your upcoming event

Residential Portal

For homeowners, professional contractors, real estate agents, and architects

The information provided in this tool is subject to final approval by staff. Permit requirements, fees, and zoning information may be altered upon subsequent staff review. If you have additional questions, please contact city staff.

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the jurisdiction will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities.

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