Permits & Records

The Mapping & Records section of MSD's Wastewater Engineering division is responsible for most permits issued by MSD. (Industrial permits are handled by the Division of Industrial Waste.) Items related to seeking a permit, as well as information about sewer tappers and septic haulers, are available below. These files are in .pdf format, and require the free Acrobat Reader.

The MSD Records office is located on MSD's Mill Creek campus, 1600 Gest St. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30a-4:00p.

Tap Permits

General questions concerning tap permits may be sent to msdtappermits@cincinnati-oh.gov.

Applying for a Tap Permit: The tap permit process for beginners
Permit Fees and Document Requirements (effective January 1, 2010)
MSD Charges and Assessment Credit Adjustments
Sewer Tap Application
Checklist for Building Permit Review (Outside the City of Cincinnati)
Availability Form

Sewer Tappers

General questions concerning sewer tapper issues may be sent to msdtappermits@cincinnati-oh.gov.

Licensed Sewer Tapper Listing
Sewer Tappers License Application: Tappers will need to complete this application, as well as the bond application below. In addition, new Tappers must pass a test. (See the notes for the bond application.)
Sewer Tappers Bond Application: This form is an interactive Acrobat document. Simply click in the fields to enter the necessary information, print the document for signatures, then return the completed form to MSD.
Notes:
- You must pass a Sewer Tapper's test before applying for this bond. Please call (513)244-1330 for more information.
  - Study Guide for Sewer Tapper's Test
- Sewer Tappers are also required to pass a test on Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control, administered bythe Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
Renewal Instructions for Sewer Tappers: At this time, applications are being accepted for 2010 bonds.

Septic Haulers

Licensed Septic Hauler Listing
Septic Hauler Bond Application: This form is an interactive Acrobat document. Simply click in the gray fields to enter the necessary information, print the document for signatures, then return the completed form to MSD.
Hauler Application Form: At this time, applications are being accepted for 2010 bonds.
Renewal Instructions for Haulers: At this time, applications are being accepted for 2010 bonds.