Permits
All forms are available in PDF format unless otherwise denoted in 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 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.
Permit Fees
Effective January 21, 2021, per Ordinance 169-20, the fee schedule for building, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing permits has been revised.
Contractor Registration
- Contractor Registration Application Packet
- Contractor Renewal or State Licensed Registration Application
Building Division Permit Applications
- Certificate of Occupancy - Special Inspection Application
- Commercial Plan Review & Building Permit Application
- Demolition Permit Application
- Dumpster Permit Application
- Electrical Permit Application
- Fence - Neighbor Consent Form
- Fence Permit Application
- Foundation Repair-Replacement Waterproofing Permit Application
- H.V.A.C. Permit Application
- Meter Inspection Application
- Plumbing Permit Application
- Properties for Sale - Bid Form
- Release of Foreclosure Bond Form
- Rental Permit Application
- Residential Accessory or Addition Application
- Residential Building Permit Application
- Residential Plan Review
- Sign Permit Application
- Stay of Demolition Application
- Swimming Pool Permit Application
- Vacant Property Registration Form (Residential)
- Vacant Property Registration Form (Commercial)
Plan Review
- Plan Submittal & Review Procedure
- Commercial Plan Review & Building Permit Application
- Residential Construction Submittal for Plan Review and Building Permit
Zoning
- Conditional Use Permit Application
- Lot Split Application
- Plat Approval Application
- Preliminary - Final Development Plan Application
- ZBA Variance Application
- Zoning Reclassification Application
- Written Notice of Appeal
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Dave Faciana
Chief Building OfficialPhone: 440-204-2034
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Building Division
Building DivisionPhone: 440-204-2045
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Megan Warrens
Administrative Technician
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Reiko Lucente
Administrative Technician