Housing
Eligibility
Greene County residents, except those residing within the city limits of Fairborn, Beavercreek, Bellbrook and Xenia. Each of the Cities offers inspection services; contact information for each is located below.
Purpose
To ensure that all housing units meet minimum sanitation conditions.
Description
Greene County Combined Health District enforces local housing regulations in Villages and Townships within the county.
Minimum sanitary standards include
- A kitchen sink in good working order
- A bathroom with a flush toilet, lavatory basin, and shower or bathtub, all in good working order
- Hot and cold water must be supplied to all sinks
- All sinks, bathtubs, and toilets must be connected to approved water and sewer systems
- Adequate rubbish and garbage storage containers must be supplied
- All housing units must have safe, unobstructed egress leading to ground level
- All gas lines and appliances must be sound with no leaks, and properly vented to the outside
- All rooms must have at least one window, or mechanical ventilation
- Where there is electrical service, all outlets and fixtures must be maintained in safe working order
- Heating equipment must be provided and maintained in safe working order
- All buildings must be free of rodent and insects, weathertight and watertight, and maintained in good repair
- Interior surfaces must be maintained in sound condition that allow for easy cleaning
- All housing units must be maintained clean, and sanitary
Mold
There are currently no laws or standards in the State of Ohio covering the presence or remediation of mold. Tenants or homeowners who have problems with mold may find the following website useful to ensure that cleanup is safe and effective: Mold | Mold | CDC
Bed Bugs
While bed bugs are certainly troublesome, according to the CDC they are NOT known to spread any disease. Therefore, they are not regulated by Ohio rules or Greene County Public Health. Anyone struggling with an infestation of beg bugs may find this website helpful: About Bed Bugs | Bed Bugs | CDC
Fee
None