Building Department
Online Permits, Inspections and Contractor Registration
480 Park Avenue, Upper Level
Amherst, Ohio 44001
ph (440) 988-3734
fax (440) 988-3764
Hours
8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Monday thru Friday (closed on gov’t hoildays)
Online Permits, Inspections and Contractor Registration
The City of Amherst is now able to accept permit applications, contractor registrations, credit card payments, and property maintenance complaints directly through our new online system, GovWell.
Please click here to access GovWell.
If you have any questions, or experience any problems with the GovWell portal, please click on the orange “chat” button in the bottom right corner of the page and a representative from GovWell will be able to assist you. If you have any questions regarding the application requirements or submittal requirements, please contact the Amherst Building Department at 440-988-3734.