Board of Housing Appeals

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Purpose: The Board of Housing Appeals conducts public hearings and decides appeals from notices of violation, decisions, or orders issued by the Department of Buildings and Inspections, Division of Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement, and the Community Reinvestment Area program. The Board of Housing Appeals of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio shall be governed by Section 1101-83 of the Cincinnati Municipal Code.

Number of Appointments: 7 members; 2 persons appointed by the mayor

Term Length: 3-Year Terms

Special Requirements: Each member must hold at least one of the following qualifications: (a) be an attorney, licensed in the state of Ohio and in good standing to practice law; (b) be a community council president or community council board member; or (c) be knowledgeable in matters relating to real estate, the rehabilitation of buildings, redevelopment financing, or property management.

Contact: The Staff Attorney for the Board of Housing Appeals is Charles Martinez