Hamilton County Planning and Development

Building Inspections
The Hamilton County Department of Building Inspections is responsible for issuing Building Permits within the unincorporated townships of Hamilton County and eight contract jurisdictions.

Community Development
The Community Development Department administers the following federal grants for Hamilton County; the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), and the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP).

Community Planning
The Planning Department provides advisory planning services to the unincorporated areas (12 townships) of the County. It also provides services upon request to 37 county municipalities that are members of the Commission and pay annual fees.

Storm and Water Supply
Storm Water Drainage System (SDS) reviews, approves, and inspects all new developments for storm water management and flood protection in the unincorporated areas and selected Municipalities of Hamilton County

Zoning
The Rural Zoning Commission serves the Board of County Commissioners by administering and enforcing zoning in four townships, or parts thereof, and by providing contract services to a number of townships and villages in Hamilton County.

Phone & Email Listing

Quick Links

Development Regulations Analysis for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Hamilton County Sustainable Development and Building Code Project Training Manual

Pre-Development Meeting Application

Building Code - 2007

Building Inspection Appointment

Data

Development Services

First Suburbs Consortium

Housing Programs

Local Planning Initiatives