Does the County have a Building Department?

The County does not currently operate a Building Department. If the work is within a Local Municipality, then please contact the appropriate entity. If the work is within a Township, and the work is commercial, please contact the local Township entity and check to see if they have a relationship with a State of Ohio Certified Building Official and Inspector.

Another option is to contact the State of Ohio for plan review and permits. The Ohio Department of Commerce provides 2 lists of building departments and sub-departments for residential and commercial properties, which are certified by their Board of Building Standards.

For questions or more information, please contact the Lorain County Community Development Department at 440-328-2322 or email them.

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1. How do I find out about Board of Commissioners meetings and other special events?
2. How do I find the weekly agenda and minutes for the Board of Commissioners meetings?
3. Does the Board of Commissioners belong to any taxpayer-funded lobbying associations?
4. How can I find information about the Lorain County Sheriff's Sales?
5. Where can I find information about receiving a notary license, to become a notary public?
6. How do I request a copy of a birth certificate?
7. How do I request a copy of a death certificate?
8. How do I request a copy of a person's will?
9. Does Lorain County offer small business loans?
10. Who should I contact about financial incentives?
11. Who should I contact about applying for grants?
12. Where can I find census data for Lorain County?
13. What is the difference between the "Annual Budget" and the "Annual Appropriation"?
14. Why are there 2 budgets created each year: the "Tax Budget" and the "Annual Budget"?
15. How do I obtain Solicitations - that is, RFPs and RFQs?
16. Does the County have a Building Department?
17. Who should I contact regarding lost or found dogs?
18. How do I find dogs that are available to adopt?
19. Where can I find information about recycling?
20. Where can I find information about serving on the jury in Lorain County?
21. How do I find schedules for local transit buses?
22. How do I receive discounts on prescriptions?
23. How can I submit information to this website?
24. Why are some webpages under construction?