Code Violations in Cincinnati, OH

Research Cincinnati, OH building and housing code-enforcement records. Search an address and monitor it for newly collected matching public records.

As of Sep 25, 2026, ViolationNet is tracking 19,499 building and housing code violations in Cincinnati, OH, including 11,452 currently open and 492 filed in the last week.

“Across Cincinnati's 19,499 listed public records, the source date and published status are the starting point for verification—not a recommendation or prediction.”
— Wes Crainshaw, founder of ViolationNet

Sourced from official Cincinnati code-enforcement records · Last updated Sep 25, 2026 · How we source this data

Check one Cincinnati address

Enter the street address. This page supplies Cincinnati, OH only for the lookup; the address stays out of the URL.

19,499 Total Violations
11,452 Open Violations
492 New This Week
10,468 Properties Affected
1.9 Avg per Property

Violation Types

Trash/litter/tall Grass Complaint
10,044
Code Enforcement - Buildings With Reside...
4,372
Trash/litter/tall Grass Cleaning
1,900
Zoning Code Enforcement - Residential Us...
865
Code Enforcement - Commercial Buildings
482

Recent Violations

Address Type Date Status
Erie Av Trash/litter/tall Grass Complaint Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
255 Avalon St Abandoned Vehicle Code Enforcement Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
19 Sutton Av Trash/litter/tall Grass Complaint Sep 25, 2026 N/A
255 Avalon St Abandoned Vehicle Code Enforcement Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
1935 Sutton Av Trash/litter/tall Grass Complaint Sep 25, 2026 N/A
2927 Riverside Dr Trash/litter/tall Grass Cleaning Sep 25, 2026 New
3249 Moosewood Av Code Enforcement - Buildings With Residences Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
22 Schoedinger Av Trash/litter/tall Grass Cleaning Sep 25, 2026 New
62 Cambridge Av Zoning Code Enforcement - Residential Uses Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
3735 Colerain Av Trash/litter/tall Grass Complaint Sep 25, 2026 Citation Issued
3 Fairfield Av Code Enforcement - Buildings With Residences Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
16 W Central Pkwy Trash/litter/tall Grass Complaint Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
1936 Sutton Av Zoning Code Enforcement - Residential Uses Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
29 Highland Dr Code Enforcement - Commercial Buildings Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
811 W 8th St Trash/litter/tall Grass Complaint Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
34 Evanston Av Trash/litter/tall Grass Complaint Sep 25, 2026 N/A
6917 Merwin Av Code Enforcement - Buildings With Residences Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
34 Ninann Ct Code Enforcement - Buildings With Residences Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
3628 Edwards Rd Trash/litter/tall Grass Complaint Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case
3235 Madison Rd Code Enforcement - Commercial Buildings Sep 25, 2026 Intake - New Case

Sign up to see all 19,499 violations

Start Free

How Code Enforcement Works in Cincinnati, OH

Code enforcement in Cincinnati is managed by the Buildings & Inspections Department - Property Maintenance Division. You can report violations or check the status of existing cases through their official portal.

  • Department: Buildings & Inspections Department - Property Maintenance Division
  • Report a Violation: Call 311
  • Common Violation Types: Tenant complaints about poor housing conditions, Neighbor complaints of commercial/residential blight, Zoning violations and illegal land use, Insects/rodent infestation, Doors/steps in poor condition, defective gutters
  • Typical Resolution Timeline: Emergency: 7 days | Standard: 30 days | Non-hazardous: 30 days

Visit Buildings & Inspections Department - Property Maintenance Division Official Site →

Frequently Asked Questions About Code Violations in Cincinnati, OH

How do I check for code violations at my property in Cincinnati?

Search your Cincinnati address on ViolationNet to view any reported violations. You can also contact the Buildings & Inspections Department at 513-352-3275 or call 311 to inquire about your property's violation status.

What happens if I have an open code violation in Cincinnati?

A violation notice is mailed to the owner's address on file. The complaint-based system routes violations to the appropriate agency. If you don't comply, you may face legal proceedings or mandatory corrective actions. Zoning violations can result in serious consequences.

How long does Cincinnati give you to fix a code violation?

Grass violations typically allow 7 days to abate. Other violations vary depending on type and severity. Contact the Property Maintenance Division at 513-352-3275 or call 311 for specific deadlines on your violation.

Can code violations affect my property value in Cincinnati?

A city-published violation is one piece of property research. Whether it affects value, insurance, financing, or a transaction depends on the property, the parties, and local requirements. Verify the current case status and any obligations with the issuing agency and the appropriate professional.

How do I report a code violation in Cincinnati?

Call 311, use the 311Cincy! mobile app, or file a complaint online. For vacant or hazardous buildings specifically, call 513-591-6000. The Buildings & Inspections Department will route your report to the appropriate enforcement agency.

Related Resources

Research public code-enforcement records in Cincinnati

Review source-dated violation records, their published status, and owner context where public records support it. A violation does not establish a property's condition, an owner's intent, or a sales opportunity.

Start free

Learn how to evaluate a public-record research source — what public violation records can and cannot show →