MAKE A PAYMENT

MSD accepts cash, checks, or online payments for sewer tap permits, sewer tapper licenses, and inspection fees. Please contact Development Services by phone to verify fees before making a payment.

 

• Make a payment online You can pay with a credit/debit card, electronic check, or via Click to Pay.
  NOTE: Please include a copy of the payment receipt with your sewer tap permit application, sewer tapper license renewal, or inspection fee deposit worksheet.


• Make a payment via mail or in person. Payments may be mailed to or paid in person at MSD's Development Services office.

 

UTILITY REVIEWS

Utility review projects can include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Headwalls and retaining walls
• Culverts and storm sewers
• Electric/fiber optic mains, gas mains, and water mains
• Bridges, street rehabilitation or improvements, streetscapes, hike/bike trails, and sidewalks
• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects

ALL SUBMITTALS ARE TO BE IN PDF FORMAT

 

If you need to submit plans for a Utility Review or have any questions, please send an email to MSDUtilityReview@cincinnati-oh.gov

 

 

WASTE HAULERS

For information about Waste Haulers (also known as septic haulers), please visit the Waste Haulers page

 

 

GREASE TRAP REVIEW

For information about grease traps/interceptors, please visit the Food Service Customers page

 

 

DEVELOPMENT - STORMWATER RUNOFF AND SEWER BUILD OVERS

• Guidelines for Sewer Build Overs
• Section 303 Disturbed Area Detention Exception Memo
• Section 303 Runoff Coefficients
• Section 303 Offsite Drainage Areas Clarification

For questions about sewer-related development within MSD's service area, please send an email to MSDDevelopmentPlanReview@cincinnati-oh.gov

 

 

DEVELOPMENT - MSD EXCAVATION AND FILL PERMIT INFORMATION

• Excavation and Fill Permit
• Bond for Excavation and Fill Permit
• Standards for CCTV Sewer Inspections

For questions about sewer-related development within MSD's service area, please send an email to MSDDevelopmentPlanReview@cincinnati-oh.gov

 

 

PRIVATE BUILDING SEWERS - MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY

A building sewer is the underground sewer pipe that connects the plumbing in a home or business to the MSD public sewer system. It’s also called a house tap, lateral line, or building sewer lateral.

 

Property owners are responsible for keeping the entire length of a building sewer clear of clogs and blockages and for repairing any broken or collapsed portion of the building sewer that is located on their private property.

 

For more information, please visit our Sewer Backup Program page

 

 

REQUEST FOR AVAILABILITY OF SEWER SERVICE

A Request for Availability of Sewer Service application is required for new construction, modification of an existing property for an increased or new use, and/or lot splits. This application is necessary to ensure sewers are accessible and have capacity to service the property.

 

Please fill out the online form below:

 

Request for Availability of Sewer Service Form (online form)

 

If you have questions, please send an email to MSDAvailability@cincinnati-oh.gov

 

 

REQUEST FOR SEWER RECORDS

If you would like to request sewer records (e.g., sewer location, tap location), please send an email to MSDTapPermits@cincinnati-oh.gov

 

 

SEWER TAPPERS

If you would like to become a licensed MSD sewer tapper, or renew an existing license, please see the instructions below:

 

Renew an Existing Sewer Tapper License

 

• 2025 License Renewal Instructions for Sewer Tappers

Obtain a Sewer Tappers License

 

To obtain a sewer tappers license, you must complete these steps:

 

• Study for the MSD Sewer Tappers test using the Sewer Tappers Study Guide
• Schedule a test by calling the Development Services office.
• Once you pass the test, complete the MSD Sewer Tapper License Application
• Complete a MSD Sewer Tappers Bond Application

 

 

SEWER TAP PERMITS

Please see below for information about obtaining an MSD permit for sewer work.

 

• List of Licensed Sewer Tappers  A list of contractors who are licensed by MSD to obtain MSD permits to work on sewer pipes.
• Sewer Tap Permit Application Requirements  The tap permit process for beginners.
• Sewer Tap Permit Application and Application Instructions
• Sewer Tap Permit Fees Flow Chart
• Sewer Tap Permit Fees and Document Requirements (eff.  Jan. 1, 2025)
• Charges and Assessment Credit Adjustments (eff.  Jan. 1, 2025)
• Building Sewer Inspection Fees (eff.  Jan. 1, 2025)
• Inspection Fee Tabulation Sheet (eff.  Jan. 1, 2025)
• Clear Water Affidavit
• Property Use Affidavit
• Site Plan Checklist