Welcome to THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND BUILDING
THE LAKEWOOD BUILDING DEPARTMENT WILL NO LONGER TAKE WALK IN APPLICATIONS OF ANY KIND AFTER 3:00 PM.
THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK LICENSING PORTAL [FOOD TRUCKS] WILL OPEN 3/10/2026. IF YOU HAVE AN EXISTING LICENSE PLEASE RENEW. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED BEFORE 3/10/2026.
Access your account anytime, anywhere 24/7
- Conveniently apply for permit, housing license and make a payment online.
- Go paperless - receive permits, receipts, and reminders via email.
It's simple, safe, and secure.
We accept... Visa, MC, American Express, Discover
What would you like to do?
APPLY FOR A HOUSING/SOLICITOR LICENSE
RENEW A HOUSING LICENSE
APPLY FOR A HOUSING LICENSE
SEARCH FOR A HOUSING LICENSE
APPLY FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE
APPLY FOR A SOLICITORS LICENSE
REGISTER AS A CONTRACTOR
RENEW A CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION/LICENSE
APPLY FOR A CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION/LICENSE
SEARCH FOR CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION/LICENSE
ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: To upload Insurance Certificate, State License, or other documentation go to: SELECT SERVICES (TOP OF SCREEN) THEN SELECT LICENSE/REGISTRATION AND UPLOAD INFORMATION.
APPLY FOR A PERMIT
(AVAILABLE ONLINE-HVAC,PAVING,FENCE,OBSTRUCTION,SIDEWALK)
Apply FOR PERMIT/PLAN REVIEW
Search for a PERMIT/PLAN REVIEW
Opt in to our tax abatement program
BOARDS AND COMMISSION APPLICATIONS
Architectural Board of Review
Board of Zoning Appeals
Planning Commission
SEARCH FOR A BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATION
Housing assistance for buyers, homeowners and landlords
Not sure which program is right for you? Visit our website at www.lakewoodoh.gov/housingprograms
LOW INTEREST HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS
RENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
HOME IMPROVEMENT REBATE PROGRAM
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
APPLY/RENEW FOR A FOOD TRUCK LICENSE
RENEW YOUR FOOD TRUCK PERMIT
APPLY FOR A FOOD TRUCK PERMIT
APPLY FOR A HENKEEPING/APIARY PERMIT
APPLY FOR A BACKYARD HENKEEPING PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLY FOR AN APIARY APPLICATION-
APPLY FOR DONATION BOX PERMITRENEW A DONATION BOX PERMIT
APPLY FOR A DONATION BOX PERMIT
APPLY FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE
APPLY FOR A COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE
LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
SMALL BUSINESS JOB RETENTION PROGRAM-
Apply for Automobile Business Operations License/Permit
RENEW YOUR AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS OPERATIONS
APPLY FOR A AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS OPERATIONS
