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Frequently Asked Questions   How do I go about becoming a volunteer? The first step is to complete an application. Once we receive your information we will contact you. Must I be a City of Kettering resident to volunteer for the City of Kettering?                       ...

Quick Reference Guide Rev 6/2025 (Permits are valid for 6 months) What you need to know about fences: Call O.U.P.S. (Ohio Utility Protection Service) before you dig! 800-362-2764 In the front yard, the fence can be a maximum of 4 feet tall, but must be an open-style of fencing, such as a picket fence (but...

The City of Kettering owns and operates 9 disaster sirens located throughout the city which are activated by Public Safety Dispatchers.  These sirens emit two types of warnings, constant and Hi-Lo tones.  The constant or non-oscillating tone is used for disaster (i.e. tornado warning) and the Hi-Lo tone for civil defense issues. When the sirens...

Introduction The purpose of these standards is to ensure that those who are assisted with rehabilitated housing through the City of Kettering’s Comprehensive Housing Rehab Program are provided housing that is safe, decent and affordable. Furthermore, these standards should ensure that the investment of public and homeowner funds enhances affordability, preserves habitability and is equitable...

Director Position Name Number Planning and Development Director Tom Robillard 937-296-3319 Department Administrative Assistant Connie Gaw 937-296-3307 City Planning and Zoning Position Name Number Zoning Administrator Tom Robillard 937-296-3319 City Planner David Roller 937-296-3313 City Planner Ryan Homsi 937-296-3316 Building Division Position Name Number Chief Building Official/Commercial Plan Review Patrick Hillier 937-296-3317 Residential Plan Reviewer...

The exterior areas of a property must be maintained in good repair and in a sanitary condition. The maintenance of yards and buildings offer the public a general impression of the overall condition of a property. Such impressions can reflect not just on individual owners but also on entire neighborhoods. This adds to the importance...

Homeowner's Responsibility As with most communities, Kettering property owners are responsible for the sidewalk, curbs and drive approaches abutting their properties. In Ohio, state law provides for this practice on the premise that property owners get the most benefit from these items because they are available for their use, and it enhances the value of...

City of Kettering City Council October 14, 2025 The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in a workshop session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the Deeds Conference Room, Kettering Government Center 3600 Shroyer Road. The meeting came to order at 6:02 p.m. Council members present included Mayor Lehner, Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Duvall,...

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...

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...

Tax Rates and Due Dates Tax Rate: 2.25% Due Dates: Calendar Year end returns are due on April 15 The interest rate is calculated based on the federal short-term rate plus 5%. The rates are as follows: Calendar Year 2024: 10% per year or 0.83% per month Calendar Year 2025: 10% per year or 0.83%...