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

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. HOME Investment Partnership Program Policies and Procedures
  12. Información del Programa de Asistencia de Pago Inicial (Down Payment Assistance Program Information)
  13. NHS Anuncio de Prestamos de Reparacion de Casa
  14. NHS Home Repair Loan Ad
  1. NHS Home Repair Loan Overview
  2. NHS Home Repair Loan Program Application
  3. Programa de Reparacion de Emergencia en el Hogar (Emergency Home Repair Brochure)
  4. Properties for Sale - Bid Form
  5. Properties for Sale - Income Limits
  6. Properties for Sale - List
  7. PY2014 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  8. PY2015 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  9. PY2016 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  10. PY2017 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  11. PY2018 CAPER - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  12. Staff Organizational Chart
  13. 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

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