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Employee Wellness Program The City of Kettering’s Employee Wellness Program is designed to improve overall employee health, physical condition, and mental wellness through education, screening, and outreach. For the last several years, the Employee Wellness Program has received the Ohio Department of Health’s Healthy Workplace Award. All Full-Time Employees, regardless of physical condition or exercise...

  The City of Kettering has a variety of low-interest loan programs to encourage and assist homeowners with financing necessary home repairs as well as remodeling homes throughout the City. City of Kettering Housing Rehabilitation Program Low Interest Loans and Deferred Loans Through the City of Kettering Community Development Block Grant Program, the City sponsors...

Building & Zoning Frequently Asked Questions What is a permit? A permit is a license allowing you or a contractor to perform work on your house or building. It is issued to the owner or the owner’s agent, such as the contractor, sub-contractor or other person responsible for the work being done, and it identifies...

Residential construction (Building) projects are defined as projects such as: Interior remodeling, room additions, new homes, decks, porches, a new garage, sheds  and stairs.  Projects such as driveway extensions, sheds (under 200 sq. ft.), fences, and above-ground pools require a Zoning permit only.  Please go to Planning & Development Department under Guides & Reference Documents...

Applicable codes The Ohio Building Code and related codes are based on the International Codes. It is available for purchase from the International Code Council at http://www.iccsafe.org. Commercial projects (everything except one-, two- & three- family dwellings) are regulated by the following codes: Kettering Zoning Code Ohio Building Code Ohio Mechanical Code Ohio Plumbing Code...

When is a Permit Required? • When the owner/agent wants to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move change the occupancy of a building or structure, or portion thereof OR • When the owner/agent wants to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing system, other building service equipment or piping...

Commercial projects are defined as any project occurring on property other than residential property. Apartment projects with four or more units are considered commercial projects. Commercial projects requiring permits include certificates of occupancy (for all new tenants), interior remodeling, additions, new buildings, any site work and temporary uses. It is highly recommended to verify the...

  City of Kettering Board of Community Relations Purpose:  To promote and encourage the creation and maintenance of an inclusive community by fostering equal opportunities and respect for all persons. Proclamation:  Kettering is home to people with varying backgrounds, incomes, religions, ethnicities, ages and experiences. It is a community that strives to be a welcoming,...

The policies provided below are for convenience and reference.  Official policies are on file at the City of Kettering.  These policies may be revised, at any time, at the discretion of the City Manager or the Acting City Manager. Should it be determined that any Federal, State, City Law, Regulation, Charter or Ordinance, or any...

All completed reconciliations and corresponding W-2 Forms or magnetic media should be submitted to the City of Kettering Income Tax Division, P.O. Box 293100, Kettering, OH 45429-9100. Municipal Income Tax Law Beginning Tax Year 2016 The State of Ohio made significant changes to the Ohio municipal income tax laws (Chapter 718 of the Ohio Revised...

Current Tax Rate: 2.25% Mandatory Filing Affects Every Resident The City of Kettering has a mandatory filing requirement. All resident individual taxpayers (18 years of age and older) are required by law to file an annual Kettering income tax return, regardless of whether you have any income to report, any tax liability or filed a...

2024 Filing Information The City of Kettering’s due date for filing and paying Individual 2024 Kettering income taxes is April 15, 2025. There will be no penalty, interest or late filing fees assessed for tax year 2024 if the return is received or postmarked by April 15, 2025. If you have filed your Federal Income...

Mission Statement To teach basic concepts of traffic safety, to provide injury prevention awareness and life safety skills for children entering the kindergarten grade level. About Safety Village Kettering Safety Village is a week-long program sponsored by the Dor-Wood Optimist Club. The City of Kettering’s Safety Section in collaboration with Kettering City Schools is proud...

Notice We have made changes to our Construction Drawings and Construction & Material Specifications Below are the City Engineering Department’s Standard Construction Drawings and Specifications that must be followed for construction work in the right-of-way. Standard Construction Drawing - 2025 Construction & Material Specs- 2025 Contractor Guide Sheet  ADA Ramp Guidance Forms Thoroughfare Plan Traffic...