Permit Assistance at Ohio EPA

Ohio EPA’s mission is to protect the environment. However, we also recognize the challenges we face as a state in attracting and retaining businesses to maintain a strong economy for Ohio. To help meet both of these goals we strive for timely permit application reviews that meet business timeframes whenever possible, while continuing our main mission of protecting the environment.

Ohio EPA is working to continuously improve the accessibility, flexibility, responsiveness and problem solving involved in our daily activities. As a result, we’ve made several changes to improve the efficiency of our permitting process and are currently reviewing our business practices for other areas of improvement.

Ohio EPA has developed this Web page to help organize and identify information that can help businesses navigate through the environmental permitting process. If after reviewing this information you still need help, please feel free to contact us by e-mail or phone at 1-800-329-7518.

Permitting Assistance for Small Businesses

Ohio EPA’s Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention (OCAPP) can provide your small businesses with resources and tools to help you understand and meet compliance responsibilities. We can also help you get and complete your permit application forms.

Online Resources

• Ohio EPA’s Permit Wizard (Under Construction) - this online tool can help you identify the basic Ohio EPA permits, licenses and registrations you may need. Answer a series of questions and get a customized summary and list of resources and contacts to help you with your permitting needs. 
• Publications catalog - Many of Ohio EPA’s publications, including helpful tips for business start-up, are listed in this searchable database.
• The Answer Place - Ohio EPA’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) site provides customers quick, easy access to answers to their questions. The development and maintenance of this site is one of the ways we are working to improve communication with our customers and expand our compliance assistance efforts.
• eBusiness Center - If you are subject to Ohio’s environmental rules and regulations, doing business with Ohio EPA is a fact of life. With the introduction of Ohio EPA’s eBusiness Center, your life just got a little easier. Ohio EPA’s eBusiness Center is a new, secure portal for online business services. The eBusiness Center is the entry point for the regulated community and consultants to electronically complete and file reports and permit applications. For more information, see the eBusiness Center fact sheet or review frequently asked questions through the Answer Place.