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Frequently asked Questions:

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1. How do I find out about upcoming city meetings and events?

Sign up for the e-news email from the website home page, or click on the link below-
City Calendar

2. Tell me about city services?

Uae the following link to learn more about what Madeira has to offer. -City Services

3. What about Madeira History?

Use the following link to learn more about the history of Madeira About Madeira

4. To whom do I pay my water bill?

If you live on the west side of Hosbrook, then you have Cincinnati water. Cincinnat Water Works
If you live on the east side of Hosbrook, then you have Indian Hill water.Indian Hill Water

5. How does the garbage program work?

Garbage pick-up is free to all Madeira residents. This entitles everyone to one 35 gallon container each week. More...

6. To whom do I pay my electric bill?

The electric company in the City of Madeira is Duke Energy. Click here for Duke's website

7. When is my garbage pickup day?

Garbage pickup for the City of Madeira is on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday depending on what portion of the city you live within. Please see the City Government/Solid Waste portion of the website for the specific day.

8. Where do I get a building permit?

All building permits are processed with the City of Madeira. If you need to get an electrical permit, you would contact IBI. If you need to get a plumbing/health permit, you would contact the Hamilton County Health Department. If you need to get a water tap, you would contact either Indian Hill water or Cincinnati Water Works. If you need to get a sewer tap, you would contact Metropolitan Sewer District.

9. What school district is my house in?

Most all of the houses in the City limits of Madeira are located in the Madeira City School District and also some in Indian Hill School District. There are a few streets that are located within the Cincinnati School District. Go to the Hamilton County website at http://www.hamiltoncountyauditor.org and enter the address under property search.

10. Does the City of Madeira have a leaf pick-up program?

Yes. The City of Madeira does have a leaf pick-up program. It generally runs from October to December of each year. All that we ask is that you rake your leaves to the curb (not in the street) and our Public Works Departmet will be around to pick them up. We do send a newsletter out each year that publishes what weeks we will be in each area of town.

11. Does the City of Madeira have a brush and limb pickup program?

Yes. The City of Madeira has a brush and limb pickup program that lasts about two weeks in Spring and Fall of each year. All that we ask is that you put your brush and limbs at the curb at 7:00 AM the day the program starts. The Public Works Department will be around to pick them up within that two week period.

12. Does the City of Madeira have a large item pickup?

Yes. The City of Madeira has a large item pickup program one time per year every June. This was designed to give everyone a chance to empty out those garages after the Madeiramart in May. This program allows a homeowner to place any number of items under 75 lbs at the curb and the city pays to haul it away.