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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
- Certificate of Occupancy - Special Inspection Application
- Commercial Plan Review & Building Permit Application
- Contractor Registration Application Packet
- Contractor Renewal or State Licensed Registration Application
- Demolition Permit Application
- Electrical Permit Application
- Family Foundation Repair-Replacement Waterproofing Permit Application
- Fence Permit Application
- H.V.A.C. Permit Application
- Meter Inspection Application
- Notarized Statement of Assumption
- Permit Fee Schedule
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Point of Sale Application 2018
- Rental Application
- Residential Accessory - Additions Application
- Residential Building Permit Application
- Residential Construction Submittal for Plan Review and Building Permit
- Sign Permit Application
- Sign Permit Fee Schedule
- Swimming Pool Permit Application
Housing & Planning Division Forms & Applications
- 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan
- 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan
- 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
- Affirmative Marketing Policy and Procedures
- Annual Action Plan Survey
- Come to Lorain, OH Brochure
- Comprehensive Plan
- Comprehensive Plan Priorities
- Down Payment Assistance Program Information
- Emergency Home Repair Brochure
- Fair Housing Complaint Form Bilingual (Queja Por Discriminación En La Vivienda)
- Fair Housing Report 2015-2019
- Five Year Consolidated Plan Survey_090619
- Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2015/2016 - 2019/2020 and Annual Action Plan Program Year 2015-2016
- Foreclosure Bond Registration Form
- HOME Investment Partnership Program Policies and Procedures
- Información del Programa de Asistencia de Pago Inicial (Down Payment Assistance Program Information)
- Land Reutilization Program Application
- Land Reutilization Program Instructions and Guidelines
- NHS Anuncio de Prestamos de Reparacion de Casa
- NHS Home Repair Loan Ad
- NHS Home Repair Loan Overview
- NHS Home Repair Loan Program Application
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Programa de Reparacion de Emergencia en el Hogar (Emergency Home Repair Brochure)
- Properties for Sale - Bid Form
- Properties for Sale - Income Limits
- Properties for Sale - List
- Public Hearing - February 26, 2018
- Public Hearing 03-30-2020 Executive Summary Draft
- Public Hearing Notice: 2015/2019 Consolidated Plan & 2019 Action Plan
- PY2014 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- PY2015 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- PY2016 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- PY2017 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- PY2018 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- PY2019 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- Release of Foreclosure Bond Form
- Riverbend Commerce Park Brochure
- Staff Organizational Chart
- State of Ohio - Housing Rehabilitation Handbook
- Tenant/Landlord Rights and Obligations
- Vacant Property Registration Form
Housing and Planning Division Publications
- 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan
- 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan
- 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
- Affirmative Marketing Policy and Procedures
- Comprehensive Plan
- Comprehensive Plan Priorities
- Down Payment Assistance Program Information
- Emergency Home Repair Brochure
- Fair Housing Report 2015-2019
- Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2015/2016 - 2019/2020 and Annual Action Plan Program Year 2015-2016
- HOME Investment Partnership Program Policies and Procedures
- Información del Programa de Asistencia de Pago Inicial (Down Payment Assistance Program Information)
- NHS Anuncio de Prestamos de Reparacion de Casa
- NHS Home Repair Loan Ad
- NHS Home Repair Loan Overview
- NHS Home Repair Loan Program Application
- Programa de Reparacion de Emergencia en el Hogar (Emergency Home Repair Brochure)
- Properties for Sale - Bid Form
- Properties for Sale - Income Limits
- Properties for Sale - List
- PY2014 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- PY2015 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- PY2016 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- PY2017 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- PY2018 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- Staff Organizational Chart
- State of Ohio - Housing Rehabilitation Handbook