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*

Effective January 21, 2021, per Ordinance 169-20, the fee schedule for building, electrical, HVAC and plumbing are as follows: permit fee schedule

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. Dumpster Permit Application
  7. Electrical Permit Application
  8. Family Foundation Repair-Replacement Waterproofing Permit Application
  9. Fence Permit Application
  10. H.V.A.C. Permit Application
  1. Meter Inspection Application
  2. Permit Fee Schedule
  3. Plumbing Permit Application
  4. Rental Application
  5. Residential Accessory - Additions Application
  6. Residential Building Permit Application
  7. Residential Construction Submittal for Plan Review and Building Permit
  8. Swimming Pool Permit Application
  9. Sign Permit Application

Zoning Forms & Applications

  1. Conditional Use Permit Application
  2. Lot Split Application
  3. Plat Approval Application
  1. Reclassification of Property Application
  2. Variance Application

Housing & Planning Division Forms & Applications

  1. 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan
  2. 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan
  3. 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
  4. 2021-2022 Action Plan - DRAFT
  5. Affirmative Marketing Policy and Procedures
  6. Comprehensive Plan
  7. Comprehensive Plan Priorities
  8. Down Payment Assistance Program Information
  9. Emergency Home Repair Brochure
  10. Fair Housing Complaint Form Bilingual (Queja Por Discriminación En La Vivienda)
  11. Fair Housing Report 2015-2019
  12. Five Year Consolidated Plan Survey_090619
  13. Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2015/2016 - 2019/2020 and Annual Action Plan Program Year 2015-2016
  14. Five Year Consolidated Plan 2020/2021 - 2024/2025 and Annual Action Plan Program Year 2020-2021
  15. Foreclosure Bond Registration Form
  16. HOME Investment Partnership Program Policies and Procedures
  17. Información del Programa de Asistencia de Pago Inicial (Down Payment Assistance Program Information)
  18. NHS Anuncio de Prestamos de Reparacion de Casa
  19. NHS Home Repair Loan Ad
  20. NHS Home Repair Loan Overview
  21. NHS Home Repair Loan Program Application
  1. Plumbing Permit Application
  2. Programa de Reparacion de Emergencia en el Hogar (Emergency Home Repair Brochure)
  3. Properties for Sale - Bid Form
  4. Properties for Sale - Income Limits
  5. Properties for Sale - List
  6. Public Hearing - February 26, 2018
  7. Public Hearing 03-30-2020 Executive Summary Draft
  8. Public Hearing Notice: 2015/2019 Consolidated Plan & 2019 Action Plan
  9. PY2014 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  10. PY2015 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  11. PY2016 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  12. PY2017 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  13. PY2018 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  14. PY2019 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  15. PY 2020 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  16. Release of Foreclosure Bond Form
  17. Riverbend Commerce Park Brochure
  18. State of Ohio - Housing Rehabilitation Handbook
  19. Tenant/Landlord Rights and Obligations
  20. Vacant Property Registration Form
  21. Annual Action Plan Survey

Housing and Planning Division Publications

  1. 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan
  2. 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan
  3. 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
  4. Affirmative Marketing Policy and Procedures
  5. Comprehensive Plan
  6. Comprehensive Plan Priorities
  7. Down Payment Assistance Program Information
  8. Emergency Home Repair Brochure
  9. Fair Housing Report 2015-2019
  10. Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2015/2016 - 2019/2020 and Annual Action Plan Program Year 2015-2016
  11. Five Year Consolidated Plan 2020/2021 - 2024/2025 and Annual Action Plan Program Year 2020-2021
  12. HOME Investment Partnership Program Policies and Procedures
  13. Información del Programa de Asistencia de Pago Inicial (Down Payment Assistance Program Information)
  14. NHS Anuncio de Prestamos de Reparacion de Casa
  1. NHS Home Repair Loan Ad
  2. NHS Home Repair Loan Overview
  3. NHS Home Repair Loan Program Application
  4. Programa de Reparacion de Emergencia en el Hogar (Emergency Home Repair Brochure)
  5. Properties for Sale - Bid Form
  6. Properties for Sale - Income Limits
  7. Properties for Sale - List
  8. PY2014 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  9. PY2015 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  10. PY2016 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  11. PY2017 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  12. PY2018 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  13. State of Ohio - Housing Rehabilitation Handbook
  14. PY 2020 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

Maps

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