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Local Facts for Cincinnati Investors

Where things happen for a property in Cincinnati. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Hamilton County
Deeds and records
The Hamilton County Recorder's Office records deeds and mortgages. Its online services provide free access to documents recorded in the office.
Foreclosure sales
Ohio uses judicial foreclosure. Effective January 1, 2024, Hamilton County Sheriff's sales take place online at hamilton.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov (RealAuction). The Sheriff lists sales on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m., and depending on the sale type some are held at the Hamilton County Courthouse, Room 260.
Property records
Hamilton County Auditor Property Search
Local rules for owners
  • Since September 1, 2020, Cincinnati Buildings and Inspections has required all residential rental units in the city to be registered through the Residential Rental Registration portal, including a local agent or emergency contact.
  • The Residential Rental Inspection program is active in seven neighborhoods, including Avondale, Clifton-Fairview-University Heights and College Hill. Owners of eligible properties with unresolved code violations, delinquent taxes or similar issues must apply for a Residential Rental Inspection Certificate and pass an inspection.
  • Under the Vacant Foreclosed Property Registration ordinance (Cincinnati Municipal Code Section 1123), a mortgagee must register a vacant property in foreclosure within 10 days of it becoming vacant, and the city inspects the property when the court orders it sold.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Cincinnati properties?

Ohio uses judicial foreclosure. Effective January 1, 2024, Hamilton County Sheriff's sales take place online at hamilton.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov (RealAuction). The Sheriff lists sales on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m., and depending on the sale type some are held at the Hamilton County Courthouse, Room 260.

Where are deeds recorded for Cincinnati properties?

The Hamilton County Recorder's Office records deeds and mortgages. Its online services provide free access to documents recorded in the office.

Does Cincinnati have rules for rental property owners?

Since September 1, 2020, Cincinnati Buildings and Inspections has required all residential rental units in the city to be registered through the Residential Rental Registration portal, including a local agent or emergency contact. The Residential Rental Inspection program is active in seven neighborhoods, including Avondale, Clifton-Fairview-University Heights and College Hill. Owners of eligible properties with unresolved code violations, delinquent taxes or similar issues must apply for a Residential Rental Inspection Certificate and pass an inspection. Under the Vacant Foreclosed Property Registration ordinance (Cincinnati Municipal Code Section 1123), a mortgagee must register a vacant property in foreclosure within 10 days of it becoming vacant, and the city inspects the property when the court orders it sold.

Ohio Rules That Apply Here

Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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