Permits, Publications, & Maps

All forms are available in PDF format unless otherwise denoted at the form listing. Most computers should be able to automatically open the documents, which are provided in PDF format. If you have trouble viewing a PDF, you may need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print these PDF documents.

Please return completed forms by email to bhp@cityoflorain.org or in person to the Department of Building, Housing and Planning.

*NOTICE*
As passed by Lorain City Council on December 19th, 2018:
As of January 2nd 2019 - add $5.00 [TECHNOLOGY FEE] to final permit cost.

Building Division Applications & Permits

  1. Certificate of Occupancy - Special Inspection Application
  2. Commercial Plan Review & Building Permit Application
  3. Contractor Registration Application Packet
  4. Contractor Renewal or State Licensed Registration Application
  5. Demolition Permit Application
  6. Electrical Permit Application
  7. Family Foundation Repair-Replacement Waterproofing Permit Application
  8. Fence Permit Application
  9. H.V.A.C. Permit Application
  10. Meter Inspection Application
  11. Notarized Statement of Assumption of Housing Violations
  1. Permit Fee Schedule
  2. Plumbing Permit Application
  3. Point of Sale Application
  4. Rental Application
  5. Residential Accessory or Addition Permit Application
  6. Residential Building Permit Application
  7. Residential Construction Submittal for Plan Review and Building Permit
  8. Sign Permit Application
  9. Sign Permit Fee Schedule
  10. Swimming Pool Permit Application

Housing & Planning Division Forms & Applications

  1. Fair Housing Complaint Form Bilingual (Queja Por Discriminación En La Vivienda)
  2. Foreclosure Bond Registration Form
  3. Land Reutilization Program Application
  1. Release of Foreclosure Bond Form
  2. Tenant/Landlord Rights and Obligations
  3. Vacant Property Registration Form

Housing and Planning Division Publications

  1. 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan
  2. 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan
  3. Affirmative Marketing Policy and Procedures
  4. Down Payment Assistance Program Information
  5. Emergency Home Repair Brochure
  6. Fair Housing Report 2015-2019
  7. Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2015/2016 - 2019/2020 and Annual Action Plan Program Year 2015-2016
  8. HOME Investment Partnership Program Policies and Procedures
  9. Información del Programa de Asistencia de Pago Inicial (Down Payment Assistance Program Information)
  1. Land Reutilization Program Instructions and Guidelines
  2. List of Properties for Sale
  3. PY2014 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  4. PY2015 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  5. PY2016 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  6. PY2017 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  7. Staff Organizational Chart
  8. State of Ohio - Housing Rehabilitation Handbook

Maps

  1. CDBG Eligible Areas
  2. CRA Maps - Community Reinvestment Areas
  1. Historic Preservation District Map
  2. Zoning Map

For Zoning Map Instructions Click Here.